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Method for linking the shaft of a tachometer and an aircraft wheel

US10690692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2017
Grant dateJun 23, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C25/34
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for linking an end (9) of a shaft (8) of a tachometer (7) positioned in a landing gear hub (1) and a wheel (2) mounted to rotate on said hub, the method comprising the step of equipping the wheel with a housing (14) suitable for receiving the end of the shaft of a tachometer and driving the shaft in rotation with the wheel, the housing comprising a bearing member (17) protruding inside the housing to be pushed back by the end of the shaft against an elastic member (18) to take up any play between the end of the shaft and the housing. The invention also relates to a bush ensuring application.

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