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Mechanical stepper motors for gun-fired projectiles, mortars and missiles

Patent Number: 8110785
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Spinelli, Thomas; Rastegar, Jahangir S.

A projectile including: a body having an internal space; and a mechanical stepper motor disposed in the body. The mechanical stepper motor including: a shuttle having one of a plurality of pockets and movable pins offset from each other with a first spacing; a body portion having the other of the plurality of pockets and movable pins offset from each other with a second spacing, where the first spacing is different from the first spacing; and actuation means for engaging at least one of the ...

Projectile having one or more windows for transmitting power and/or data into/from the projectile interior

Patent Number: 8110784
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Rastegar, Jahangir S.

A projectile including: a casing; first and second windows provided on the casing for at least one of transmitting a first optical signal into an interior of the casing and transmitting a second optical signal from the interior of the casing; a receiving element disposed on the interior of the casing and in optical communication with one or more of the first and second windows for at least one of converting the first optical signal into electrical energy and storing data provided in the ...

Vehicle launch device having fluid coupling and electric machine

Patent Number: 8109857
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Schultz, John C.; Roses, Victor M.

An automatic shifting power transmission includes a hydrodynamic fluid drive device, a first reaction clutch disposed in series with the hydrodynamic fluid drive device, a variable capacity clutch disposed in parallel with the hydrodynamic fluid drive device, and an electric machine disposed in series with the hydrodynamic fluid drive device and the first reaction clutch. A method of controlling the automatic transmission includes slipping the first reaction clutch corresponding to a first ...

Method for operating a drive train of a vehicle during trailing throttle operation

Patent Number: 8109856
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Kaltenbach, Johannes

A method for operating a vehicle drive train during a coasting operation. The drive train has an internal combustion engine, an electric machine, a transmission, and a shift element, with a variable transmission capacity, located between the electric machine and a drive wheels. The electric machine is located in the flow of power between the combustion engine and the transmission. The output torque to be delivered to the wheel is a function of the delivery capacity of the shift element ...

Method for controlling the coupling and the decoupling of the first motor and second motor of a parallel hybrid motive power group

Patent Number: 8109855
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Le Neindre, Yvan; Rocq, Gaetan

The invention relates to a method for controlling the coupling and the decoupling of the first motor and of the second motor of a parallel hybrid motive power group comprising a first motor (11) driving an input shaft (4) at the entrance of a gear box (15), a second motor (12) and a coupling/decoupling means (13) of the second motor and of the first motor, maneuverable between an open position and a closed position, for enabling a change with regard to the ...

Boat propulsion system and control unit

Patent Number: 8109801
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Nakamura, Daisuke; Suzuki, Takayoshi

A boat propulsion system that easily and finely adjusts the rotational speed of a propeller includes an outboard motor including a power source, a propeller, a control lever to which an accelerator opening is input, an accelerator opening detection section arranged to output an operating amount of the control lever, a sensitivity switching section, and a control device. A degree of the accelerator opening relative to the operating amount of the control lever is switched by the sensitivity ...

Outboard motor

Patent Number: 8109800
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Yamauchi, Hirotoshi; Okabe, Yoshihiko

A transmission device includes hydraulic type transmission mechanisms arranged to change the speed or the direction of rotation of an engine, and hydraulic pressure control valves arranged to control hydraulic pressure supplied to the hydraulic type transmission mechanisms. The hydraulic pressure control valves are disposed on one side or the other side in the watercraft width direction. The transmission device provides an outboard motor capable of securing cooling characteristics of a ...

Air cargo rollout stop

Patent Number: 8109703
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Roberts, Aaron J.

A cargo rollout stop includes a base, and a guide head pivotally mounted to the base. The guide head is movable between a raised blocking position, and a lowered non-blocking position. A retraction pedal is pivotally mounted to the guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the guide head. The retraction pedal permits downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal ...

Attenuated cargo caster

Patent Number: 8109702
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Smith, Justin Wade; Williams, Justin Daniel; Stegmiller, Wesley Keith

A caster for use in aircraft along a cargo deck comprises a housing having at least one wall, a pivot assembly, a brake assembly and at least one spring. A pivot assembly can have at least one wall, first and second ends, and a base between the first and second ends, wherein the first end of the pivot assembly can be elevated above the second end of the pivot assembly. The wall of the pivot assembly can be rotatably linked to the wall of the housing. An optional brake assembly can be on the ...

Hub wheel, hub unit, and method of working hub wheel

Patent Number: 8109578
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Fujiwara, Yosuke; Shimizu, Kouichi

Bolt holes 23 are provided for press fitting and securing bolts 5 for mounting a brake rotor 4 to a flange 22 of a hub wheel. Each bolt hole 23 includes widening portions 28a, 28b, which are tapered to widen from the center portion of the bolt hole 23 toward a brake rotor mounting surface 25 of the flange 22. The widening portions 28a, 28b are formed by two tapered surfaces having ...

Roof rail for vehicle

Patent Number: 8109562
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Yu, Jong Duk

A roof rail reinforcement device for a vehicle, may include at least a reinforcement attached to a roof rail to increase rigidity, and having a cut part formed by cutting a portion of a flange thereof to ensure therethrough a first sealer applying position formed at a distal end of the roof rail, thus allowing a mastic sealer to be applied to the distal end of the roof ...

Car body structure

Patent Number: 8109561
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Matsumura, Katsuya

A car body structure includes a roof side rail and a front pillar, and the roof side rail and the front pillar include a roof side rail reinforcement and a front pillar reinforcement. The roof side rail reinforcement extends in a front-to-rear direction of a car body, and the front pillar reinforcement extends in a direction that intersects the front-to-rear direction of the car body. The roof side rail reinforcement and the front pillar reinforcement are connected to each other so that an ...

Support for the front unit of a motor vehicle and method for its production

Patent Number: 8109560
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Joly-Pottuz, Pascal

A front end assembly mounting for the front unit of a motor vehicle including a mounting and a container for holding an operating fluid integrated together with the front side of the container projecting forwardly. The container is arranged in an installation position at the height of an impact region of a leg or hip of a pedestrian to absorb energy in case of impact with a ...

Door structure of vehicle

Patent Number: 8109559
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Fujiwara, Yutaka; Nakamori, Yoji

A door structure of a vehicle, having an effective space within a vehicle compartment increased, is provided. The door structure has a carrier plate (4) fixed to an inner panel (3) for closing an opening portion (3a) formed in the inner panel (3); and a plurality of trim members (7, 8, 9) for covering an inside of the carrier plate (4) within a vehicle compartment, the plurality of trim members (7, 8, 9) including a belt line trim ...

Door structure

Patent Number: 8109558
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Nakamori, Yoji

A door structure includes a door for opening and closing a door opening formed in a vehicle body. The door has a side impact bar extending in the backward and forward direction of the vehicle body and a window regulator for lifting and lowering a glass of the door. The window regulator is mounted on the side impact bar and is disposed within a sectional width area of the side impact bar in a vehicle width ...

Vehicle armor mat

Patent Number: 8109557
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Salinas, Gino J. C.

A foldable vehicle floor mat can be used as a ballistic shield when unfolded and attached to a vehicle door. The mat comprises a weather protective layer and an impact-resistant layer. When completely unfolded, the mat covers the length and height of the vehicle door, for which it was designed. The mat is provided with hanging hooks attached to the upper side of the mat, whereby the mat can be hung upon the vehicle door, and a ballast weight attached to the bottom side of the mat, whereby ...

Multiple use all terrain vehicle

Patent Number: 8109556
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Bergman, James; Holter, Larry; Nelson, Rick; Paschke, Dave

An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the ...

Power folding seat mechanism

Patent Number: 8109555
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Cao, Lei; DeVoss, Catherine A.; Carroll, Jeffrey P.; McLaughlin, Matthew J.

A power riser assembly riser assembly includes a rear leg pivotally coupled between a seat assembly and a vehicle floor defining upper and lower axes. A drive linkage is operatively coupled between the seat assembly and floor. A drive mechanism coupled to the drive linkage actuates in a first direction causing the drive linkage to pivot the seat assembly about the lower axis from a seating position to an intermediate position whereat the drive linkage transfers pivotal movement of the seat ...

Method and apparatus for supporting a wheelchair in a vehicle

Patent Number: 8109554
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Undevik, Rickard

In a vehicle adapted for a driver or passenger in a wheelchair, an additional support (11) for the back of the wheelchair is fastened to an upper portion of a pillar (12, 13), a lower portion of the pillar being fastened to the floor, and the upper portion of the pillar being turnable relative to the lower portion of the pillar and turnably fastened to a bracket of the B-pillar (10) of the vehicle so that the support (11) can be swung into and out of an operative ...

Multi-position tailgate retaining and counterbalancing apparatus and method

Patent Number: 8109553
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Zielinsky, Cary R.

A multi-position tailgate retaining and counterbalancing apparatus and method is disclosed. The apparatus maintains the look and functionality of a conventional tailgate for a pickup truck. The apparatus and methods may include a counterbalance reducing the effort required to lift or lower the tailgate. The apparatus and methods may allow the counterbalanced tailgate to be lowered to, and automatically stop at the standard open position like a conventional tailgate. Moreover, by pulling and ...

Truck bed extender

Patent Number: 8109552
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Nelson, Charles R.

The truck bed extender (10) has three panels (12, 26a, 26b) removably attached to the edge of the vehicle tailgate (G) and the rear portions (LR, RR) of the cargo box sidewalls (LW, RW). The deployed extender (10) increases the vehicle capacity and efficiency. The side panels (26a, 26b) fold against the inner surface of the primary panel (12) and the primary panel (12) folds against the inner surface of the ...

Bus cabin structure

Patent Number: 8109551
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Kerr, Andrew; Naylor, Glen; Cantin, Paul; Cychowski, Tomasz; Egilson, Kristopher; Fast, Jordan

Bus cabin structures including improved configurations of floors, passenger aisles and steps, interior roofs or ceilings, and door ...

Bumper assemblies with independently aligned garnishes and reflectors

Patent Number: 8109546
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Shen, Mingher Fred; Schelberg, David William

A bumper assembly for a vehicle may include a bumper cover with a garnish ring and a reflector disposed therein. The garnish ring may include a garnish connector and a reflector bracket that includes a reflector connection hole. The bumper cover may include a receptacle that includes a garnish bracket with a clearance hole and a connector opening that corresponds to the garnish connector. When the garnish ring is positioned in the receptacle, the garnish connector may be received in the ...

Goalie skate

Patent Number: 8109536
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Labonté, Ivan

A goalie skate having a skate boot comprising a thermoformed outer shell with a sole and an ankle portion for receiving the ankle of the foot, the ankle portion comprising medial and lateral sides for facing the medial and lateral malleoli respectively, the medial side comprising an upper edge that is a first distance away from the sole and the lateral side comprising an upper edge that is a second distance away from the sole, the first distance being greater than the second distance. By ...

Sport utility vehicle (SUV) frame architecture for improved vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility

Patent Number: 8109535
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Jayachandran, Raj; Barbat, Saeed D; Cheng, James C; Mahadevan, Senthilkumar

According to one embodiment, the invention provides for a light truck including a frame with opposing longitudinal frame rails running along each side of the vehicle. The frame rails include at least a leading portion with vertical placement lowered and selected to substantially align with a passenger car energy management structure. In this embodiment, the vertical placement of the leading portion of the light truck frame rails is selected to direct impact energy to a passenger car ...

Highly thermal resistant material for a vehicle safety device

Patent Number: 8109534
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Schindzielorz, Michael; Sescourka, Jr., Edward Thomas

An airbag. The airbag includes a heat shield made of a thermal resistant material that prevents a pyrotechnic inflator's clinkers and hot gas from damaging the airbag or injuring the vehicle occupant. The thermal resistant material is a base fabric web with an elastomeric coating that includes a high aspect ratio additive such as vitreous fibers of alumina silicates. The resulting thermal resistant material exhibits exceptionally good thermal resistance times while, at the same time, uses ...

Airbag module for a motor vehicle

Patent Number: 8109533
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Sauer, Frank

The invention relates to an airbag module for a motor vehicle, comprising a gas sack package comprising a gas sack, an additional moveable element configured and provided to influence a state variable of the airbag, and a gas-tight protective covering that defines an inner space of the gas sack package, wherein the gas sack and the moveable element are arranged in said inner space, and a separate movement generating device configured and provided to move the moveable element. According to ...

Motor vehicle with A-pillar and airbag mounted therein

Patent Number: 8109532
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Schirm, Sven; Kreisl, Markus

A motor vehicle is provided with a passenger cell having an A-pillar, which is arranged laterally of a windshield of the vehicle, and includes, but is not limited to bracing connected with the A-pillar, and the A-pillar and the bracing are connected and spaced from each other with a sidewall part of the passenger cell, and on a side facing the passenger interior a covering part is arranged which is connected with the A-pillar. An airbag is provided within the A-pillar and mounted between ...

Push-steer implement hitch

Patent Number: 8109531
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Taylor, J. Levi; Priepke, Edward H.; DeChristopher, David M.

A system for push-steering an implement includes a pair of links, each link connecting the implement to a front portion of a motorized vehicle. Each link of the pair of connected links between the motorized vehicle and the implement is non parallel to each other. In response to the motorized vehicle traveling at a first predetermined steering angle, a traction element developed between at least two wheels of the implement and the driving surface rotatably urges one link toward a ...

Pinned bicycle headset and bicycle comprising such a headset

Patent Number: 8109530
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Lanz, Matthieu

The headset includes upper and lower rolling bearings (8, 9) housed inside the head tube so as to allow relative rotation of the steering tube, and clamping elements (18, 21) for axially clamping the lower and upper bearings (8, 9) against, respectively, a lower end and an upper end of the head tube. The axial-clamping elements include a threaded sleeve slipped over the steering tube. This sleeve is secured to the steering tube by connecting elements including a pin ...

Ergonomic wheelchair propulsion system

Patent Number: 8109529
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Koffsky, Robert; Rand, Ethan

The present application pertains to a wheelchair having a frame; a seat attached to the frame and supporting a user; two lateral drive wheels mounted on essentially horizontal axes; and a propulsion system including a handle, an operating lever supporting said handle and having a friction element mounted onto the operating lever. The operating lever is movable axially with respect to one axis between a first and second position and radially. The friction element is arranged and constructed ...

Service load bearing assembly for spreading out high induced stresses

Patent Number: 8109528
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Whitacre, Donald; Xu, Zhiyou

Embodiments of the present invention provide a suspension assembly including a bolt made from a bolt material; a suspension component made from a suspension material, the suspension component having a suspension opening therethrough, the suspension opening having a geometry for insertion of at least a first portion of the bolt; and a bushing assembly including an elastomeric element and a bushing opening therethrough, the bushing opening having a geometry for insertion of at least a second ...

Medical cart and keyboard tray

Patent Number: 8109527
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: McRorie, Robert Grant; Bustle, Benjamin Shane; Connelly, Jacob; Holzshu, Chad M.

A medical cart comprising a base is supported on wheels. A first arm is supported on a track for linear movement in a first direction that supports a first platform. The arm also supports a second platform that is mounted for linear movement in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first platform is mounted on a tilt assembly such that the angle of the first platform relative to the second platform can be ...

Convertible A-frame cart

Patent Number: 8109526
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Mason, Grant; Perelli, Thomas

A cart comprises a first pillar that is mounted on a platform and defines first and second load supporting surfaces. A second pillar is mounted on the platform defining a third and fourth load supporting surfaces. The first and third load supporting surfaces are coplanar and the second and fourth load supporting surfaces are coplanar such that the first and second pillars form an A-frame support structure. Movable platforms are connected to the pillars and are movable between a raised ...

Guiding wheel assembly, especially for a hospital bed

Patent Number: 8109525
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Salus, Michal

A guiding wheel assembly, mainly for a hospital bed, including a wheel (1) with a horizontal rotation axis (6) installed on an arm (7) that is fixed to the frame (5) with the use of an axis (4) allowing swinging in the vertical plane. The wheel (1) is firmly fixed in the straight direction. The arm (7) is provided with a track (3), against which a pressing element (8) leans. The pressing element (8) is fixed with a pin ...

Shopping cart handle cover

Patent Number: 8109524
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Toohey, Richard; Rosenberg, Randy

A shopping cart handle cover includes a generally elongated, flexible cover base panel; a generally elongated, flexible cover top panel carried by the cover base panel; and a cover interior defined by and between the cover base panel and the cover top panel. The shopping cart handle cover is designed to slide over a shopping cart handle. The handle cover can be fabricated of a material having elastic properties, allowing the user to stretch the handle cover over the cart handle. The handle ...

Skibob and method for riding a chairlift

Patent Number: 8109523
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Ritter, William J; Kolesar, Robert

Skibobs are disclosed having features for conveying the skibob with rider on a moving chairlift while the rider remains mounted on the seat of the skibob. The frame and suspension are configured for elevating the underside of the skibob seat above the level of the chairlift bench during loading, so that the chairlift bench, while moving forward from behind the rider, can pick up the skibob, rider and all, and carry the mounted rider up the ski slope without falling. As the undercarriage of ...

Apparatus and method for coupling a disconnectable stabilizer bar

Patent Number: 8109522
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Oliveira, Gary A.; Danielsen, Mark A.; Gilmore, Curt D.; York, Todd M.; Pinkos, Andrew F.

A stabilizer bar system that includes a first stabilizer bar, a second stabilizer bar and a clutch having a clutch housing and a plurality of coupling members housed in the clutch housing. The first stabilizer bar is received in the clutch housing for rotation relative to the clutch housing about a rotational axis. The second stabilizer bar is fixedly coupled to the clutch housing. The coupling members are configured to selectively non-rotatably couple the first stabilizer bar to the clutch ...

Dual ultrasonic train detector

Patent Number: 8109474
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Bartek, Peter M.

A train detector having dual ultrasonic sensors positioned adjacent to a rail for sensing the movement thereby of a train wheel and determining the direction and speed of the train for transmitting such information to nearby workers and signal devices and a method of train detecting are ...

Slotted high lift aerofoils

Patent Number: 8109473
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Shepshelovich, Michael; Nagel, Alex

A slotted aerofoil configuration is provided in which the leading element thereof is contoured to provide mild stall characteristics. A wing based partially or fully on such an aerofoil, an air vehicle including such wings, and a method for designing an aerofoil are also ...

Collapsible structures with adjustable forms

Patent Number: 8109472
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Keller, Philip N.; Adams, Larry G.; Taylor, Robert; Munshi, Naseem; Gray, Adam G.

Structures and methods are disclosed regarding deployable structures with expandable longerons adjustably coupled with supporting structures such that an angle between the supporting structures can be adjusted. Such structures can include and/or be used for solar arrays, bridges, support structures, and more. These structures can be easily transported to a new location and deployed from the stowed configuration into a larger functional structure. In some embodiments these structures can use ...

Tubular shaped interstellar space craft

Patent Number: 8109471
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Gochnour, Gary

The invention relates to a plasma based aircraft possessing a magnetic field, and a plasma vortex. The craft is tubular in shape. The craft has a vast array of capacitors. The craft also has a proton accelerator, plasma guns, and diversion devices. The craft will approach the speed of light, over time. The craft obtains fuel direct from an atmosphere or a radiation induced atmosphere in space, at no cost, similar to our Moon's radiation induced atmosphere of the noble gases. The craft can ...

Overpressure protector

Patent Number: 8109470
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Sandiford, J. Patrick; Smiles, Mark

An aircraft fuel tank assembly comprises a first fuel tank, a second fuel tank and a tank-to-tank overpressure protector therebetween. The overpressure protector has a closed state and an open state. The fuel tank assembly further comprises an indicator for indicating whether the overpressure protector is in the open or closed state, the indication of the indicator being able to be sensed at a location outside of the fuel tanks. The fuel tank assembly may comprise a test mechanism arranged ...

Combined staircase and lavatory module for an aircraft

Patent Number: 8109469
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Helfrich, Felix Caspar; Breuer, Matthias

A module for an aircraft for accessing an upper region of the aircraft includes both an ascent region and an accommodation region, with the regions being divided from each other by a divider element. The accommodation region may, for example, be designed as an on-board lavatory. In this way it may be possible to do without the provision of an additional lavatory ...

Nacelle for aircraft comprising means of reversing thrust and aircraft comprising at least one such nacelle

Patent Number: 8109468
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Letay, Benoit; Saget, Benjamin; Andre, Robert; Inghelbrecht, Eric

Aircraft nacelle including a cowling and an engine, the cowling including a fixed portion and a mobile portion able to slide in order to define a radial opening with the mobile portion, a thrust reverser system including a plurality of flaps intended to be deployed in order to seal at least partially an annular channel surrounding the engine, the mobile portion of the cowling including an annular housing extending longitudinally in order to receive the flaps in rest position. Each flap is ...

Thrust reverser assembly with shaped drag links

Patent Number: 8109467
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Murphy, Michael Joseph

A thrust reverser blocker door assembly for use in turbofan engines includes an engine nacelle with an aft translating cowl that is movable from a stowed position to a deployed position. An engine case is disposed within the engine nacelle forming an airflow duct therebetween. A gap is uncovered when the translating cowl is moved into the deployed position, and a cascade vane set is positioned in the gap. A blocker door covers the cascade vane set while in the stowed position and blocks a ...

Thrust reverser cascade assembly and AFT cascade ring with flow deflector portion

Patent Number: 8109466
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Aten, Michael Ray; Crawford, Sara Christine

An aircraft engine thrust reverser cascade assembly includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced cascade segments, each cascade segment including a plurality of spaced vanes including an aft-most vane, and an aft end. The cascade assembly also includes an aft cascade ring removably attached to the aft ends of the cascade segments. The aft cascade ring includes a deflector portion that at least partially extends forward of the aft ends of the cascade segments. The deflector portion is ...

Electro-magnetic up-lock for retractable landing gear

Patent Number: 8109465
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Heer, David Jon

An electro-magnetic landing gear up-lock includes at least one electro-magnet mounted to the aircraft structure positioned adjacent the landing gear trunion. When the at least one electro-magnet is energized, magnetically responsive material in the landing gear positioned adjacent to the electro-magnet is attracted to the electro-magnet with sufficient force to hold the landing gear in a retracted. De-energizing the electro-magnet causes the electro-magnet to release the landing gear to ...

Aircraft taxiing and secondary propulsion system

Patent Number: 8109464
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventor: Bhargava, Brij B.

An on board secondary propulsion system for an aircraft provides the capability of taxiing the aircraft on the ground without using the main aircraft engine(s). The power system includes a small taxi engine mounted on or in the aircraft at a location suitable to provide a thrust sufficient only to taxi the aircraft. Such a suitable system may be provided as original equipment to an aircraft or retrofitted to existing aircraft. The on board secondary propulsion system, in addition to the ...

Self-propelled undercarriage wheel having a low profile tire

Patent Number: 8109463
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Inventors: Cox, Isaiah Watas; Cox, Rodney Thomas; Cox, Joseph Jeremiah

An undercarriage wheel is disclosed comprising an axle member that supports a drive member, for example but not limited to a compact high torque electric motor, a wheel member driven by said drive member, and a tire attached to the wheel member, wherein the tire bulges in the width dimension of the wheel, wherein the drive member protrudes from the wheel member and thus occupies at least some of the additional width made available by the bulge of the tire. A further aspect of the invention ...