System and method for preventing objects from entering the intake of a jet engine

摘要

A system for preventing objects from entering the intake of a jet engine including a deflector mounted to the turbine shaft and including a de-icing device to minimize collection of ice on the deflector. The deflector includes a sensor in one embodiment for measuring object strikes so that comprehensive impact data may be obtained to generate an impact report so that measures can be taken to minimize object impacts.

主权项

1. A system for deflecting objects from the intake of an airplane engine comprising:
a deflector, mounted on a shaft coupled to an engine turbine shaft; said deflector having a rear portion facing an intake of the engine and a front portion extending substantially opposite to the rear portion, the rear portion positioned at a distance (D) from the intake of the engine to form the sole air intake space between the rear portion and the intake of the engine; said front portion being smaller in diameter than the rear portion.