Patent · US Expired

Aircraft landing gear assembly

US4155523A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
4References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 1977
Grant dateMay 22, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 23, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C25/36
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft landing gear assembly includes a strut and tire arranged for load-bearing contact with an underlying surface. A weight transfer shoe interposed between the tire and support surface at touchdown and arranged to pivot to a clear position after touchdown cushions the impact between the tire and the support surface to extend the service life of the tire.

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