Hinged door for aircraft landing gear
US7178759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C25/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The door comprises a panel (14) formed from two rigid parts (14a, 14b) hinged to each other edge to edge. A first part (14a) of these two parts is connected to the aircraft structure through a pivot pin (20) and a control means (22) is inserted between this first part (14a) and the structure. A kinematic control mechanism (16) connects the two parts (14a, 14b) to the aircraft structure, so as to enable progressive and controlled folding of these parts when opening the door. Thus the landing gear door can be opened and closed without any risk of it coming into contact with the wheels when the landing gear is extended.
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