Mechanism for controlling a catapult bar

Details Mechanism for controlling a catapult bar Mechanism for controlling a catapult bar

1988-12-16

1990-03-13

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Landing gear

Retractable

244 63, B64C 2510

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049077619

ABSTRACT:
A control mechanism according to the invention comprises a crank (13) constrained to rotate with the catapult bar (10), a catapult bar linkage comprising a link (14) and a lever (16) which are hinged to each other, and having a first end hinged to the crank (13) at a point distant from the pivot pin of the catapult bar, and a second end hinged about a pin (17) carried by the landing gear and distant from the pivot pin (11) of the catapult bar (10), and control means (18) for controlling the relative disposition of the link and the lever.

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