Undercarriage having a slotted strut
US11142305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C25/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft undercarriage having a leg for mounting to move on an aircraft structure between a deployed position and a retracted position is provided. The undercarriage generally includes a brace member arranged between the structure of the aircraft and the leg in order to stabilize the leg in the deployed position, and a drive actuator for moving the leg from the deployed position to the retracted position. The brace member includes a strut arm having a proximal end that is designed to be hinged on the structure of the aircraft. The arm presents a longitudinal slot extending until the slot reaches a distal end in order to terminate in a bend and having slidably engaged therein a finger that is secured to the leg, the drive actuator being coupled to the strut arm.
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