System and method for ground vibration testing and weight and balance measurement
US8839675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M7/027
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for lifting an aircraft may include a plurality of lifting mechanisms mounted on a supporting surface. Each lifting mechanism may be configured to impart an upward force on a component of the aircraft for lifting the aircraft off the supporting surface. The apparatus may include a beam structure configured to be mounted to the lifting mechanisms. The apparatus may also include a lifting beam suspended from the beam structure. A measurement device may be mounted to the lifting beam and may be configured to engage a jack point associated with the component to determine a weight of the aircraft when the aircraft is lifted off the supporting surface.
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