System and method to minimize an aircraft ground turn radius
US11851168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D31/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for minimizing an aircraft turn radius are disclosed. For example, a method to minimize an aircraft turn radius may include receiving an activation signal from an activation switch. The activation switch may be configured allow a selected turn. The method may also include receiving a turn command in a direction of the selected turn. The method may also include transmitting a turn signal to an actuator operatively coupled to a nosewheel assembly. The actuator may rotate a shaft in the direction of the selected turn to move at least one nosewheel from a first angle to a second angle with reference to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The method may also include transmitting a thrust signal to at least one of a plurality of thrust-producing devices operatively coupled to a first wing and a second wing operatively coupled to the aircraft.
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