Aerodynamic noise reducing thin-skin landing gear structures and manufacturing techniques
US11685520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2025/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thin-skin support member is provided. The thin-skin support member may include a semi-circular edge and a flat edge that define a hollow cavity. A cylindrical cavity may be adjacent the hollow cavity and at least partially defined by the semi-circular edge. The cylindrical cavity may be configured to retain a strut assembly. A mounting interface may be coupled to the semi-circular edge and the flat edge. A torsion interface may be disposed adjacent the cylindrical cavity and configured to receive a torsion link. The thin-skin support member may be made using additive manufacturing and thus may have a grain structure grown in the direction of material being added.
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