Tail skid shock absorber and indicator
US11530030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2236/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft tail skid energy absorption indicator including a crushable indicator cartridge disposed within the an outer shock absorber canister of the aircraft tail skid, and an indicator rod coupled to the crushable indicator cartridge so as to move with a portion of the crushable indicator cartridge as a unit, where the indicator rod extends through an aperture in a wall of the outer shock absorber canister, where the indicator rod includes at least one graduation that indicates an amount of remaining energy absorption of the aircraft tail skid energy absorption indicator.
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