Tail wheel aircraft dolly
US5071151A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S180/904
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dolly particularly suitable for manipulation of tail wheel aircraft is disclosed as having a wheel and axle assembly with an elongated lever extending rearwardly from the axle. A wheel-holding assembly comprised of two arms forming an open rectangle extends from the lever. The wheel-holding assembly is fitted around the tail wheel of an aircraft without manipulation of the aircraft. A handle member is supplied at the end of the elongated lever to aid in manipulation and in lifting of the lever to remove the tail wheel of the aircraft from the ground so that the plane may be manipulated through the dolly. The dolly is also provided with a hitch assembly for use with tractor vehicles.
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