System for towing an aircraft, comprising an improved device for controlling the direction of the aircraft
US11465774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
To avoid the intervention of an operator on a direction control device with which an aircraft towing system is equipped, this system comprises a first towing sling comprising a front end connected to a towing vehicle, and a rear end connected to a first main landing gear, a second towing sling comprising a front end connected to the vehicle, and a rear end connected to a second main landing gear. The direction control device is connected to a front landing gear, and arranged between the first and second slings. The direction control device comprising a lateral direction control member having a first lateral end mounted on the first sling, and a second lateral end mounted on the second sling.
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