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    The invention relates to a system for controlling the airflow of the boundary layer of an aircraft comprising a frame structure (500) configured to be coupled to or adjacent to an inner surface (504) of an aircraft nacelle. (100), the frame (500) being configured to support the pod (100), and / or a modular plenum (110, 112, 114; 602, 604) configured to be received by the frame structure (500) the modular plenum (110, 112, 114; 602, 604) comprising a truncated tetrahedron cut at its apex by a conduit (116; 606). The frame (500) may include a plurality of sub-frames. The system may further include a plurality of modular plenums (110, 112, 114, 602, 604), each configured to fit into a sub-frame. The system may further include a flexible material (606a-606c) configured to couple a first conduit (116, 116a, 116b; 606) to a second conduit (116, 116a, 116b; 606). The system may further include a pod (100) configured to receive the system.
    公开号:FR3020339A1
    申请号:FR1553045
    申请日:2015-04-09
    公开日:2015-10-30
    发明作者:Keith T Brown
    申请人:Rohr Inc；
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    [0001] MODULAR TRANQUILIZATION CHAMBER AND PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE AIR FLOW OF THE DOMAIN LIMIT LAYER The present disclosure concerns the control of laminar flow on an aircraft nacelle, and more particularly, the control of laminar flow. using a plurality of modular plenums. BACKGROUND The airflow immediately adjacent to the surface of an aircraft nacelle may be referred to as a boundary layer airflow. The manner in which boundary layer air flows over the surface of an aircraft nacelle can have an impact on the operational efficiency of the aircraft. For example, if the airflow of the boundary layer is not laminar, but turbulent (forming eddies within the boundary layer), the operational efficiency of the aircraft may decrease in response to the drag produced by turbulent flow. On the other hand, if the flow over the nacelle is laminar, the operational efficiency of the aircraft can be expected to increase, since the air in the boundary layer flows easily above the nacelle. the nacelle, reducing drag. SUMMARY A system for controlling the airflow of the boundary layer of an aircraft comprising a frame structure configured to be coupled to or adjacent to an inner surface of an aircraft nacelle, the frame being configured to support the gondola and / or a modular plenum configured to be received by the frame structure, the modular plenum comprising a truncated tetrahedron cut at its apex by a conduit. The frame may include a plurality of sub-frames. The plurality of sub-frames may be configured to support an aircraft nacelle. The modular plenum can be configured to fit inside a sub-frame. The system may further comprise a plurality of modular plenums, each configured to fit within a sub-frame. The system may further include a flexible material configured to couple a first conduit to a second conduit. The system may further include a pod configured to receive the system. The system may further include a perforated outer surface, air entering the modular plenum chamber through the perforated outer surface. The system may further include a pump (or pumps) which entrains the air in the modular plenum for example through a perforated surface formed in an aircraft nacelle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The object of the present disclosure is particularly emphasized and distinctly claimed in the final part of the specification. A better understanding of the present disclosure can, however, be obtained from the detailed description, considering them in conjunction with the figures of the drawings, where similar numbers denote like elements. FIG. 1A illustrates, according to various embodiments, a perspective view of an aircraft nacelle comprising a plurality of micro-perforations distributed over the surface of a part of the nacelle; Figure 1B illustrates, in various embodiments, a sectional view of a portion of the nacelle comprising a plurality of modular plenums; Figure 2 illustrates, in various embodiments, a perspective view of a portion of a nacelle whose external perforated outer surface has been removed for the sake of clarity as to the underlying modular plenum chambers; Figure 3 illustrates, in various embodiments, an exploded view of a plurality of modular plenums; Figure 4A illustrates, in various embodiments, a perspective view of a simple modular plenum; Figure 4B illustrates, in various embodiments, a side sectional view of a modular plenum; FIG. 4C illustrates, according to various embodiments, a sectional view in perspective of a modular plenum; Figure 4D illustrates, in various embodiments, a perspective view of a plurality of modular plenums; FIG. 4E illustrates, according to various embodiments, a perspective view from above of a plurality of modular plenums; Figure 5 illustrates, in various embodiments, a gate to which a plurality of modular plenums may be coupled; and Figure 6 illustrates, in various embodiments, a sectional view of a plurality of interconnected modular plenums. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The detailed description of exemplary embodiments herein refers to the accompanying drawings, which show exemplary embodiments for illustrative purposes and their best embodiment. Although these exemplary embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the inventions, it should be understood that other embodiments may be made and logical changes may be made. chemical and mechanical may be made without departing from the scope of the inventions. Thus, the detailed description here is presented for purely illustrative and non-limiting purposes. For example, the steps described in the process or process descriptions may be executed in any order and are not necessarily limited to the order presented. In addition, any reference to the singular includes several embodiments, and any reference to more than one component or step may include a single embodiment or step. In addition, any reference to attached, affixed, bound, or the like may include a permanent, removable, temporary, partial, full attachment and / or other attachment option. In addition, any reference to non-contact (or similar expressions) may also include reduced contact or minimal contact. A nacelle 100 is shown in Figure 1A. For example, a nacelle 100 usually contains a motor and is positioned outside the engine that propels the aircraft to which it is coupled. Platform 100, as shown, can be generally divided into four sections. These are the inlet 102, the blower hood 104, the thrust reverser 106, and the exhaust 108 (which may include a nozzle structure). As the air flows into the boundary layer above the nacelle 100, it can spin and swirl to generate turbulence. As noted above, this turbulence can increase drag, which can, in turn, reduce efficiency. To compensate for this effect, conventional systems have integrated perforations. Air can pass through these perforations, with or without a separate motor device such as a pump located inside the nacelle. After passing through the perforations, the air can be deposited inside a cavity or plenum. The weight of the conventional systems may, however, cause the outer surface of the nacelle (e.g., the "liner") to sag or deform. An additional structure should normally be added to compensate for this weakness. In addition, conventional plenums do not support the outer surface of the nacelle. On the contrary, as described above, they have a propensity to weaken and deform the outer surface of the nacelle. In addition, conventional systems also require independent conduits in addition to their support structure (support hardware, flanges, hardware and the like). In Figures 1A and 1B, a nacelle 100 having a perforated outer surface coupled to a plurality of modular plenums is shown. In various embodiments, a plenum can be made using a variety of manufacturing techniques, such as injection molding, thermoplastic molding, and the like. In addition, each plenum may or may not support the weight of the basket (or support a small portion of the weight of the basket). Injection molding can further reduce the cost of the system. The plenums may include, as described herein, a repetitive design, for the most part identical to each other, thereby reducing the need for personalization of the plenums. In addition, if we refer more particularly to FIG. 1B, the deficiencies associated with conventional turbulence mitigation systems can be resolved by the provision of a plurality of modular plenums, such as plenums. 110, 112 and 114 disposed within the nacelle 100 (as described herein). Modular plenums 4 may, as described hereinafter and in various embodiments, be reinforced and lack stability, for example, in modern conventional systems. In addition, modular plenums may reduce the cost associated with the manufacture and installation of a plenum structure, since a plurality of modular plenums may be constructed in accordance with a single standard. In addition, by incorporating a conduit into the plenum structure, fewer parts (e.g., conventional control systems) may be required to assemble a system, providing a lighter installation.
    [0002] In various embodiments, the modular plenums may be constructed to a particular size or standard to fit a particular area of the pod 100, while a different size may be better suited to a different area of the pod. Platform. Thus, modular plenums of various sizes / footprints can be built and integrated. As shown in FIG. 1B, as described below, a plurality of modular plenums may be coupled, a modular plenum to the next adjacent modular plenum, to create a larger modular room (see also FIG. Figure 3). The plenums 110, 112 and 114 may be interconnected by an integrated pipe 116. This pipe 116 may be coupled to a pump 118 (or pumps) located inside or outside the nacelle 100, so that air can be sucked by the pump 118 through the plurality of perforations of the outer surface of the nacelle 100, into each modular plenum chamber 110, 112 and 114, in the conduit 116, and Throughout the pump 118. In various embodiments, the air sucked through the pump 118 can be deposited outside of the pod 100. FIG. 2 shows how a plurality of modular stills can be located. under the outer perforated surface 202 of the nacelle 100. As shown, the modular plenums may be arranged around the circumference of the nacelle 100 in annular columns, each tran The plurality of modular plenums may also be arranged axially along a length of the nacelle and coupled by a line 116 to the In addition, in various embodiments, all modular plenum arrangements can be coupled to each other by a single flexible line 606 (see, for example, Fig. 6) and subsequently coupled as a group. At the pump 118. In addition, each modular plenum chamber, for its part, can be coupled to the pump 118. In various embodiments, the use of a plurality of modular plenum chambers supported by a frame and / or or a plurality of sub-frames (as described below) can improve the support per unit area of the nacelle, while maintaining the fluid communication e between the pump and one or more plenums. This support structure can be light or ultra-lightweight, thereby reducing weight (and increasing efficiency). Figure 3 shows an exploded view of a plurality of modular plenums 110, 112 and 114. These modular plenums may be combined to create a larger modular part and may, as shown, fit on a surface. In addition, as shown, each modular plenum may comprise a truncated or cut at its top tetrahedron through line 116. However, any form of modular plenum is contemplated by the present disclosure ( for example, triangular or hexagonal plenums may be more suitable for a variety of integration and / or performance conditions). When a modular plenum is cut at its top through line 116 (as best shown with reference to FIG. 4C), an opening in the top of the modular plenum and line 116 may allow 4A-4C illustrate, from different points of view, the construction of a modular plenum chamber 110. FIG. 4A shows a simple modular plenum chamber 110. of the modular plenum chamber 110 is provided along the X-X 'axis, as shown in FIG. 4B, the modular plenum chamber 110 includes a chamber 402 coupled to the pipe 116. Thus, the pipe 116 cuts or truncates the top of the tetrahedral modular plenum 110, introducing a recess or opening 404 between the chamber 402 and the conduit 116. FIG. 6C shows a perspective sectional view e of a simple modular plenum chamber 110. As shown, the conduit 116 intersects the top of the modular plenum chamber 110 to form the opening 404. In various embodiments, and as shown in FIGS. 4D and 4C, a pipe can be configured in a variable way. For example, as shown, a conduit 116a and / or 116b may comprise a branched or bifurcated architecture (for example, a "t-shape", a "cross-form" and an "X-shape", and the like). Similarly, a conduit 116, 116a, 116b may comprise a tubular architecture and / or tubular branching or bifurcation or other flow architecture. In addition, a conduit 116, 116a, 116b may include any suitable configuration. Thus, a pipe 116, 116a, 116b may, in various embodiments, not be limited to a rectilinear or substantially rectilinear (or unbranched) configuration, but may be configured to allow the most appropriate connection possible between the chambers of tranquilization.
    [0003] All of the conduit configurations described herein may, as described herein, be coupled by flexible material 606a, 606b, 606c, for example, and as described in more detail hereinafter. If we look at FIG. 5, a modular plenum 110 may fit into a frame 500, which may include a plurality of plenum chambers 502a, 502b, 502c, 502e, 502f, 502g, 502h and 502i. Each plenum chamber 502a, 502b, 502c, 502e, 502f, 502g, 502h and 502i may be configured to accommodate a modular plenum. For example, the plenum receptacle 502d may be configured to receive the modular plenum 110. Various methods may be used to couple a modular plenum to a receptacle. For example, the receptacle may be constructed as a channel so that the edges of a modular plenum chamber may be adapted (for example, by snap or pressure fit) or otherwise assembled within the channel. Likewise, each receptacle may simply comprise a plurality of edges in which a modular plenum may be pressure fitted or otherwise assembled. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the frame 500, which can be coupled to or adjoined to the inner surface 504 of the nacelle 100, can have the function of a frame which serves as support for the nacelle 100. The collapse or deformation of which many common nacelles can suffer can be eliminated or reduced by the frame 500. In various embodiments, although the frame depicted in FIG. 5 is composed of a plurality of square subframes (or receptacles), any form of frame and / or subframe can be implemented (for example, a frame and / or triangular subframe). In Fig. 6, a cross section of two of the modular plenums 602 and 604 coupled to each other by two pieces of flexible material 602a and 604a is shown. As shown, air can enter a perforated outer surface 202. However, each modular plenum 602 and 604 can, here, allow air to flow through a pipe 606 defined solely by each flexible material 602a and 604b. Thus, air can flow into line 606 from modular plenums 602 and / or 604 into line 606 only as defined by flexible material pieces 602a and 604a.
    [0004] This same concept of pipes can be implemented, for example, with respect to a plurality of modular plenums which are coupled to each other by a simple extension of pipes. For example, a first group of three interconnected modular plenums, such as those depicted in FIG. 3, may be coupled to a second group of modular plenums by a piece of flexible material. Thus, different pipe configurations are possible. Benefits, other advantages and solutions to the problems have been described herein with respect to specific embodiments. In addition, the connecting lines shown in the various figures herein are intended to represent examples of functional relationships and / or physical couplings between the various elements. It should be noted that many functional relationships or alternative or additional physical links may be present in a practical system. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element that may cause the occurrence or enhancement of any benefit, benefit, or solution should not be construed as essential, necessary, or essential features or elements. According to the present invention, the reference to an element in the singular is not meant to mean "one and only one" unless otherwise stipulated, but rather "one or more." In addition, when an expression similar to "at least one 8 of A, B or C" is used, it is meant that the expression is to be interpreted as meaning that A alone may be present in one embodiment, that B alone may be present in one embodiment, that only C may be present in one embodiment, or that any combination of elements A, B and C may be present in a single embodiment; for example, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C. Different cross hatches are used in the figures to indicate different elements but not necessarily to indicate the same or different materials. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided herein. In the detailed description herein, references to "various embodiments", "a single embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular function, structure, or feature, but each embodiment may not necessarily include the particular function, structure, or feature. Moreover, such expressions do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when a particular function, structure or feature is described in connection with an embodiment, it is argued that it is within the skill of the art to assign such a function, structure or feature in connection with an embodiment. with other embodiments, whether or not explicitly described. After reading the description, those skilled in the art will readily understand how to implement the disclosure in the alternative embodiments. As used herein, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to encompass non-proprietary insclusion, such as a process, process, article or apparatus that includes a list elements does not only include these elements, but may include other elements not specifically listed or inherent to such a process, process, article, or device. 9
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    [0001]
    REVENDICATIONS1. An aircraft boundary layer airflow control system comprising: a frame structure (500) configured to couple to an inner surface (504) of an aircraft nacelle (100), the frame (500) ) being configured to support the nacelle (100); a modular plenum (110, 112, 114; 602, 604) configured to be received by the frame structure (500), the modular plenum (110, 112, 114; 602, 604) comprising a cut truncated tetrahedron at its summit by a pipe (116; 606).
    [0002]
    The system of claim 1, wherein the frame (500) comprises a plurality of sub-frames.
    [0003]
    The system of claim 2, further comprising a plurality of modular plenums (110, 112, 114; 602, 604), each configured to nest within a sub-frame.
    [0004]
    The system of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a flexible material (606a-606c) configured to couple a first conduit (116, 116a; 116b; 606) to a second conduit (116, 116a, 116b; ).
    [0005]
    The system of any preceding claim, further comprising a pod (100) configured to receive the system.
    [0006]
    The system of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a perforated outer surface (202), into which air enters the modular plenum (110, 112, 114; 602, 604) through the perforated outer surface (202).
    [0007]
    The system of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a pump (118) which drives air into the modular plenum (110, 112, 114; 602, 604). 10
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