Methods and apparatus for controlling landing gear shrink
US10266253B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2025/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling landing gear shrink are described. A controller is to determine an on-ground status of a left main landing gear. The controller is also to determine an on-ground status of a right main landing gear. The controller is also to generate a control signal to shrink the left main landing gear and the right main landing gear based on the on-ground status of the left main landing gear and the on-ground status of the right main landing gear.
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