Metallic lined trunnion bearing for aircraft landing gear

US10724575B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Schaublin SA · CH

Inventors

• Dave Coombe · Somerset, GB
• Maxime Merg

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 22, 2018
• Grant date: Jul 28, 2020
• Expiry date: Jun 22, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C2326/43
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A trunnion bearing includes an inner ring that has a first exterior surface and a first interior surface. The first exterior surface has a spherical contour. The trunnion bearing includes an outer ring that has a second interior surface and a second exterior surface. The second interior surface has a spherical contour. The inner ring is disposed at least partially in the outer ring. A metallic liner made of a copper based alloy is disposed between the first exterior surface of the inner ring and the second interior surface of the outer ring. The inner ring and/or the outer ring are made from a titanium based alloy.