Non-frangible wheel
US4275932A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B21/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved aircraft wheel configuration obviates the hazard of wheel failure during take-off and landing situations when tire deflation occurs and the wheel accepts full loading on its flanges. The wheel is configured to provide a differential flange height between the inboard and outboard flanges such that the total load applied to the wheel is distributed equally between the flanges. Alternatively, and/or in addition the flanges are restructured to provide an increased section modulus and the inboard flange is designed to provide a wider contact surface.
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