Hybrid aircraft wheel comprising metal and composite portions
US8042766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49481
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft wheel (14) comprises a metal support structure (30) having a first annular ring (31) and a second annular ring (32) connected via at least one connecting element (37); and a fiber-enforced, molded-composite body. The metal support structure (30) is at least partially embedded in the composite body to form a first aircraft wheel section (20, 22) having a rim flange (16a, 16b) for forming a seal with a tire.
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