Universal method and apparatus for attaching an aircraft tug to

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1989-01-25

1990-08-21

Barefoot, Galen

Material or article handling

Wheel and wheel-type article handler and transporter

Vertically swinging article engager

180 147, 180904, 244 50, 414429, B60P 306

Patent

active

049501216

ABSTRACT:
A novel approach is employed for attaching an aircraft tug to the nosewheel tire assembly of an airplane. A tire capturing mechanism comprising a pivoting capture arm and a transversally adjustable crossbar opens to allow positioning of the capturing mechanism around and beneath the portion of said tire that is not in contact with the runway surface. After tire capture is accomplished, said capturing mechanism is elevated off the runway surface by a lifting mechanism, so that the entire portion of the weight of said airplane supported by said tire is borne by said aircraft tug. A universal tire clamping mechanism is employed to secure said tire firmly to said capturing mechanism.

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"An Aircraft Tug which Revolutionises Ground Handling", Aircraft Engineering, Jun., 1985, p. 21.
"Moving Small Aircraft", Aircraft Engineering, Aug., 1985, p. 24.

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