Protector pallet for aircraft wheel assemblies
US4893713A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/50
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protector for aircraft wheel assemblies comprises an annular upper main protective member and an annular lower main protective member, each extending in a radial direction over a respective tire sidewall for enclosing and sealing the hub, and for at least partially covering the tire sidewalls. Each main protective member includes one of a pair of mating portions so that wheel assemblies fitted with the protector may be stacked and transported horizontally. The main protective members are clamped to the wheel assembly using adjustable clamping means, including an externally threaded shaft member and a tubular shaft member for receiving the threaded shaft member. The threaded shaft member is further provided with a locking T-member which seats securely in a groove in a reinforcing member on the lower main protective member.
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