| 摘要 |
A track lock assembly is described herein according to various embodiments. The track lock assembly may comprise a translating sleeve, a track beam, a pivoting lock assembly, and a ramp. In various embodiments, the pivoting lock assembly may be mounted to the translating sleeve, wherein in response to the pivoting lock being mounted to the translating sleeve, the ramp is mounted to the track beam. In various embodiments, the pivoting lock assembly may be mounted to the track beam, wherein in response to the pivoting lock being mounted to the track beam, the ramp is mounted to the translating sleeve. |
| 主权项 |
1. A track lock assembly for a thrust reverser comprising:
a translating sleeve; a track beam adjacent the translating sleeve, the translating sleeve mounted on the track beam for translating movement relative thereto; a lock assembly mounted to one of the translating sleeve or the track beam, wherein the lock assembly comprises a pivoting lock arm, the pivoting lock arm pivoting in a plane that is generally normal to the axis of translation of the translating sleeve; a ramp mounted to the other of the translating sleeve or the track beam; wherein the lock assembly is configured to secure the translating sleeve against translation relative to the track beam when the pivoting lock arm is in a locked position, wherein the pivoting lock arm is configured to engage the ramp; and wherein when the translating sleeve is deployed and moves toward its stowed position, the pivoting lock arm is pivoted by the ramp until the lock arm clears the ramp. |
