MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621051720 A) filed by Siddhanth Abhishek Wanikar; Samruddhi Yogesh Sonawane; Sukrut Kedar Vaidya; Rahul Sule; and Dr. Umesh Chavan on April 23, 2026, for Energy Harvesting And Controlled Release Actuation System For Thrust Reversers Using Landing Gear-Induced Torsional Storage And Split-Shaft Locking Mechanism.
Inventors include Siddhanth Abhishek Wanikar; Samruddhi Yogesh Sonawane; Sukrut Kedar Vaidya; Rahul Sule; and Dr. Umesh Chavan.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical energy harvesting and actuation system for aircraft thrust reversers. The system converts landing gear compression into rotational motion using a rack and pinion mechanism, which is transmitted through a one-way clutch to a torsional energy storage assembly. The assembly includes a split-shaft configuration and a torsion spring for storing energy. Locking mechanisms restrict shaft rotation during storage. Upon release, a latch disengages, allowing the stored energy to rotate the shaft. This motion is converted into linear displacement through a rack and pinion system to assist thrust reverser deployment. The system operates without interfering with landing gear dynamics and reduces the load on conventional actuators.
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