Weight-on-gear sensor
US8226030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2025/325
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weight-on-gear sensor for use on an aircraft with landing skids having a bracket and a displacement sensor attached to the bracket is disclosed. The bracket has a center member connecting a first end member to a second end member. The center member has a centerline and the end members extend from the centerline of the center member. Mounting members extend along the centerline of the center member to facilitate attachment of the bracket to a cross tube. The displacement sensor connects the first end member to the second end member. The displacement sensor is parallel to, and offset from, the centerline of the center member so that when a bending moment is applied to the center member the first displacement sensor is either elongated or shortened.
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