Aircraft landing gear assembly

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1977-03-23

1979-05-22

Kelmachter, Barry L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Landing gear

Wheel

188 4R, 244100R, 244102R, 244104R, B64C 2532, B64C 2558

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041555236

ABSTRACT:
An aircraft landing gear assembly includes a strut and tire arranged for load-bearing contact with an underlying surface. A weight transfer shoe interposed between the tire and support surface at touchdown and arranged to pivot to a clear position after touchdown cushions the impact between the tire and the support surface to extend the service life of the tire.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1156633 (1915-10-01), Schroeder
patent: 1812806 (1931-06-01), Sexton
patent: 2477881 (1949-08-01), King
patent: 2563518 (1951-08-01), Dickerman

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