Compact electric taxi assembly for installation on an aircraft
US8528856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A electric taxi system (ETS) for an aircraft may comprise drive units mounted coaxially with wheels of the aircraft and dedicated motor control units for the drive units. The motor control units may be operable independently of one another so that a first one of the drive units can be operated at a speed different from an operating speed of a second one of the drive units. Independent operability of the drive units may provide enhanced maneuverability of the aircraft during taxiing.
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