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Aircraft tug

US8181725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2009
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S180/904
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft tug includes a tow bar which extends from a chassis, the tow bar operable to autonomously attach with an aircraft main landing gear assembly and transfer electrical power therebetween.

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