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Non-jamming shrink latch assembly for retractable aircraft landing gear

US10259568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2016
Grant dateApr 16, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H21/44
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A non-jamming shrink latch assembly for retractable aircraft landing gear is disclosed. The non-jamming shrink latch assembly may comprise a rod; a hook pivotally coupled to a first rod end of the rod; a lower link having a first lower link end and a second lower link end, wherein the first lower link end is pivotally coupled to the hook; and an upper link pivotally coupled to the second lower link end of the lower link. The hook may be configured to move from a locked position to an open position in response to receiving a mechanical load from the lower link. The hook may also be configured to move from the open position to the locked position in response to receiving a mechanical load from a roller.

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