THRUST REVERSER ASSEMBLY WITH CURVED DRAG LINKS

A thrust reverser blocker door assembly for use in turbofan engines includes an engine nacelle with an aft translating cowl (16) that is movable from a stowed position to a deployed position. An engine case (36) is disposed within the engine nacelle forming an airflow duct (20) therebetween. A gap (74) is uncovered when the translating cowl is moved into the deployed position, and a cascade vane set (30) is positioned in the gap. A blocker door (28) covers the cascade vane set while in the stowed position and blocks a portion of the airflow duct while in the deployed position. A geometrically shaped drag link (56) is pivotally connected to the engine case at a first end and connected to the blocker door at a second end. While in the deployed position, the shape of the drag link provides clearance from the engine case.