US Patent 11441482 Single track translating inlet

A translating inlet assembly may comprise a first inlet portion and a second portion configured to translate relative to the first portion. A track may be located in the first portion. A rail may be coupled to the second portion and configured to translate along the track. The rail and the track may form a load bearing component configured to transfer inertial loads experienced by the second portion. A first actuator may be operationally coupled to the rail and configured to drive the rail along the track.