Aircraft tow vehicles and methods of towing an aircraft
US11760505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft tow vehicle and methods of towing an aircraft are disclosed. An aircraft tow vehicle comprises an aircraft structural interface configured to couple to a wheel assembly of a main landing gear of an aircraft; and an aircraft towing propulsive force system configured to propel the aircraft forward when the aircraft structural interface is coupled to the wheel assembly.
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