Thrust Reverser System With Translating Rotating Hinge Assembly

Abstract: A thrust reverser system (12C) suitable for a high bypass turbofan engine (10) of a type having a nacelle (12). The thrust reverser system (12C) includes a transcowl (34A) having a stowed deployed and open positions. A hinge assembly (50) translationally and rotationally couples the transcowl (34A) to a fixed structure (13) that does not translate when the transcowl (34A) is translated in the aft direction. The hinge assembly (50) includes a first member (52) connected to the transcowl (34A) for translation therewith and a fixed second member (58) that defines a channel (60) in which a portion of the first member (52) is slidably received. The first (52) and second (58) members are configured to enable the portion of the first member (52) to translate within the slider channel (60) in an aft direction corresponding to a translational movement of the transcowl (34A) and to enable the portion of the first member (52) to rotate within the channel (60) corresponding to a pivotal movement of the transcowl (34A).

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