US 12,454,363 B2
Engine support assembly
Randall Ray West, Wichita, KS (US)
Assigned to Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., Wichita, KS (US)
Filed by Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., Wichita, KS (US)
Filed on Jun. 7, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/330,481.
Prior Publication US 2024/0409226 A1, Dec. 12, 2024
Int. Cl. B64D 27/40 (2024.01); B64D 27/14 (2006.01); B64D 29/04 (2006.01); F02C 7/20 (2006.01); F02K 1/70 (2006.01)
CPC B64D 27/40 (2024.01) [B64D 27/14 (2013.01); B64D 29/04 (2013.01); F02C 7/20 (2013.01); F02K 1/70 (2013.01)] 11 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An engine support assembly for operatively connecting an engine to an aircraft, the aircraft having a support frame surrounded by a first skin and an opposing second skin, the engine support assembly comprising:
a first support structure configured to be secured to the support frame, wherein the first support structure is configured to extend from the support frame and away from the first skin; and
a second support structure releasably connected to the first support structure and configured to be releasably connected to the engine;
wherein the first support structure includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member spaced apart from the first attachment member, and wherein the second support structure includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member spaced apart from the first attachment member;
wherein the second support structure includes a first backbone section connected to a first apex of the first attachment member of the second support structure and configured to be releasably connected to a first attachment point of the engine.