Apparatus and methods for rigging a torque tube assembly in an aircraft
US11060566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32508
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque tube assembly includes a torque tube and a spline coupling coupled to an end of the torque tube. The spline coupling has an opening to receive a spline gear on a drive shaft of an aircraft high lift device. The torque tube assembly also includes a retainer coupled to the spline coupling. The retainer blocks at least a portion of the opening in the spline coupling to prevent the spline coupling from being moved off of the spline gear on the drive shaft.
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