公开(公告)号：US20170015408A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15208691

申请日：2016-07-13

Applicant: Airbus Operations Limited

Inventor： John REES ,  George IORDANIDIS ,  Michael YATES

IPC: B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/40

CPC classification number: B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64C25/42 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A aircraft landing gear for an aircraft, comprising a plurality of wheels, an electrically powered drive system comprising a drive motor arranged to drive at least one of the plurality of wheels, and an electrically powered braking system comprising a brake arranged to brake at least one of the plurality of wheels. A power supply unit is arranged to provide a supply of power to the electrically powered drive system, and also to the electrically powered braking system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于飞行器的飞机起落架，包括多个车轮，电动驱动系统，包括驱动马达，该驱动马达布置成驱动所述多个车轮中的至少一个车轮;以及电动制动系统，包括制动器，所述制动器布置成制动至少一个 的多个轮。 电源单元被布置成向电动驱动系统以及电动制动系统提供电力供应。

公开(公告)号：US09540097B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14200277

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY

Inventor： Robert Kyle Schmidt ,  Jean-Luc Alleau

IPC: B64C25/24 ,  B64C25/40 ,  B64C25/12

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B64C25/12 ,  B64C25/24 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A multifunction device for an undercarriage. The device comprises at least a first shaft rotatably mounted on the aircraft to rotate about an axis of rotation that is substantially parallel to a hinge axis hinging the undercarriage to the aircraft, and a telescopic second shaft rotatably mounted in the undercarriage and extending down along the undercarriage to the proximity of wheels carried thereby. A motor is adapted to cause the first shaft to rotate. The telescopic second shaft is a single shaft that extends inside the undercarriage to the proximity of an axle carrying the wheels of the undercarriage. The second shaft is connected to a differential connected to the wheels via drive shafts extending inside the axle.

Abstract translation: 用于起落架的多功能装置。 所述装置至少包括可旋转地安装在飞行器上的第一轴，所述第一轴可围绕旋转轴线旋转，所述旋转轴线基本上平行于将起落架铰接到飞行器的铰链轴线;以及可旋转地安装在起落架中并沿着底架向下延伸的伸缩式第二轴 起落架到由此携带的车轮附近。 电动机适于使第一轴旋转。 伸缩式第二轴是在起落架内部延伸到承载起落架车轮的轴的附近的单个轴。 第二轴通过在轴内延伸的驱动轴连接到与轮相连的差速器。

公开(公告)号：US09533756B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14531339

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Rodney T. Cox ,  Aaron Z. Sichel

IPC: B64C25/40 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D17/02 ,  G08G5/06

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  G05D1/0083 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D17/02 ,  G08G5/065 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A system and method are provided for defining, optimizing, and controlling taxi profiles for aircraft equipped with onboard non-engine drive means controllable to drive one or more nose or main landing gear wheels to drive an aircraft autonomously during taxi. An onboard taxi profile control system may employ smart software to determine selected taxi operational data at an airport and use this data to control and maintain torque of the drive means at desired selected levels that move the aircraft during taxi in response to determined taxi data or predetermined programmed taxi parameters. The system is designed to set default taxi profiles for each taxi cycle to achieve efficient aircraft taxi and to extend operational life of drive means components. Taxi profiles are modified and updated at periodic intervals or in real time in response to actual taxi conditions to optimize aircraft taxi at a specific airport.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于定义，优化和控制配备有车载非发动机驱动装置的飞机的出租车轮廓的系统和方法，该装置可控制地驱动一个或多个鼻子或主起落架轮，以便在出租车期间自主地驾驶飞行器。 车上出租车轮廓控制系统可以使用智能软件来确定在机场处的选定的出租车操作数据，并使用该数据来控制和维持驱动装置的扭矩，以期望的选定水平，以响应于确定的出租车数据或预定的 编程出租车参数。 该系统旨在为每个出租车周期设置默认的出租车轮廓，以实现高效的飞机出租车，并延长驱动装置部件的使用寿命。 出租车配置文件将按照实际的出租车条件定期或实时地进行修改和更新，以优化特定机场的飞机出租车。

公开(公告)号：US20160358484A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15173966

申请日：2016-06-06

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： Jan Vana ,  Joseph J. Cox ,  Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jonathan S. Edelson

IPC: G08G5/06 ,  B64F1/00 ,  B64C25/40 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D45/08

CPC classification number: B64F1/002 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D2203/00 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: An identification system and method are provided for aircraft equipped with electric taxi systems for autonomous ground movement that enables airport ground personnel and others outside the aircraft to safely and easily identify the aircraft moving on ground surfaces at an airport as equipped with a pilot-controlled electric taxi system and to distinguish these aircraft from aircraft not moved by electric taxi systems. The identification system may be mounted with nose or main landing gear drive wheels supporting the electric taxi system. The identification system includes an identifying lighting system with lighting elements of a selected number, shape, color, or arrangement positioned on at least a visible face of one or more landing gear wheels. Automatic or manual controls may actuate the identification system to identify electric taxi system-equipped aircraft when the aircraft are moved with the electric taxi system or are stopped.

Abstract translation: 为配备有用于自主地面运动的电动出租车系统的飞机提供识别系统和方法，其使得机场地面人员和飞机外的其他人能够安全和容易地识别在机场的地面上移动的飞机，其中装备有先导控制电 出租车系统，并将这些飞机与不受电动出租车系统移动的飞机区分开来。 识别系统可以安装有支撑电动出租车系统的鼻子或主起落架驱动轮。 识别系统包括识别照明系统，其具有位于一个或多个起落架的至少可见面上的所选数量，形状，颜色或布置的照明元件。 当飞机用电动出租车系统移动或停止时，自动或手动控制可以启动识别系统以识别装备有电动出租车系统的飞机。

公开(公告)号：US09511853B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13479269

申请日：2012-05-24

Applicant: Robert M. Sweet ,  Jonathan S. Edelson

Inventor： Robert M. Sweet ,  Jonathan S. Edelson

IPC: B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/40 ,  B60K7/00 ,  H02K7/116 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L15/20 ,  F16H1/46

CPC classification number: B64C25/34 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60L3/0061 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B64C25/405 ,  F16H1/46 ,  H02K7/116 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A compact in-wheel vehicle motor and gearing system designed to meet high power and torque requirements for driving a vehicle on the ground independently of other power sources is provided. The motor and gearing system includes a motor assembly with an outside rotor element mounted for rotation about an inside stator element and a gear assembly with a plurality of gear stages mounted inside the stator and drivingly connected to the motor assembly. The motor assembly and gear assembly are mounted interiorly of the wheel and completely within a space defined by the internal dimensions of the wheel. This motor and gearing system can be effectively installed in an existing aircraft wheel without changes to other components to produce a drive wheel with the torque and power required to move the aircraft independently on the ground.

Abstract translation: 提供了紧凑的轮内车辆电动机和齿轮系统，其被设计为满足用于独立于其它动力源的在地面上驾驶车辆的高功率和扭矩要求。 电动机和齿轮系统包括具有外部转子元件的电动机组件，外部转子元件安装成用于围绕内部定子元件旋转;以及齿轮组件，其具有安装在定子内并驱动地连接到电动机组件的多个齿轮级。 马达组件和齿轮组件安装在车轮的内部并完全在由车轮的内部尺寸限定的空间内。 该电动机和齿轮系统可以有效地安装在现有的飞行器轮上而不改变其他部件以产生驱动轮，其具有在飞机上独立地移动飞机所需的扭矩和功率。

公开(公告)号：US20160333989A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15146966

申请日：2016-05-05

Applicant: MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY

Inventor： Norbert LARTIGUE ,  Pierre-Guillaume PHELUT

IPC: F16H13/10 ,  F16H55/32 ,  B64C25/40 ,  F16H13/04

CPC classification number: F16H13/10 ,  B64C25/405 ,  F16D3/50 ,  F16D3/76 ,  F16H13/04 ,  F16H55/32 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A drive roller (1) comprising: a central hub (4); a body (5) extending around the central hub, the body (5) being made of a deformable material; a deformable band (8) extending over a circumference of the drive roller; and first rigid fins (17) and second rigid fins (18) arranged in alternation and extending radially inside the body (5), each first fin presenting a proximal end (17a) fastened to the central hub, and each second fin presenting a distal end (18b) that extends in the proximity of the deformable band.

公开(公告)号：US20160333988A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15149657

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY

Inventor： Norbert LARTIGUE

IPC: F16H13/04 ,  F16H55/32 ,  B64C25/40

CPC classification number: F16H13/04 ,  B64C25/405 ,  F16H55/32 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A roller (1) comprising: rigid reinforcement (4) defining a hub (5) for rotation of the roller about an axis of rotation X and a plurality of bars (6) regularly arranged around the hub (5) and extending parallel to the axis X; and bushings (10), each engaged on a respective one of the bars (6) and each comprising an outer rigid ring (11) surrounding a bushing body (12) made of deformable material.

公开(公告)号：US09469397B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14353105

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED

Inventor： Arnaud Didey

IPC: B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/40 ,  F16H1/06

CPC classification number: B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/405 ,  F16H1/06 ,  Y02T50/823 ,  Y10T74/19684

Abstract: A drive system for rotating a wheel of an aircraft landing gear includes a motor operable to rotate a first drive pinion via a first drive path and a driven gear adapted to be fixed to the wheel. The drive system has a first configuration in which the first drive pinion is capable of meshing with the driven gear to permit the motor to drive the driven gear via the first drive path. One of the first drive pinion and the driven gear comprises a first sprocket and the other of the first drive pinion and the driven gear comprises a series of rollers arranged to form a ring. Each roller being rotatable about a roller axis at a fixed distance from an axis of rotation of the first drive pinion or driven gear, respectively.

Abstract translation: 用于旋转飞机起落架的车轮的驱动系统包括可操作以经由第一驱动路径和适于固定到车轮的从动齿轮来旋转第一驱动小齿轮的马达。 驱动系统具有第一构造，其中第一驱动小齿轮能够与从动齿轮啮合，以允许马达经由第一驱动路径驱动从动齿轮。 第一驱动小齿轮和从动齿轮中的一个包括第一链轮，并且第一驱动小齿轮和从动齿轮中的另一个包括布置成形成环的一系列辊。 每个滚子可以分别围绕滚子轴线以与第一驱动小齿轮或从动齿轮的旋转轴线固定的距离旋转。

公开(公告)号：US09422053B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14182174

申请日：2014-02-17

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor： Richard A. Himmelmann ,  Steve William Tollefson

IPC: B64C25/40

CPC classification number: B64C25/405 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A ground propulsion assembly for an aircraft includes an axle, a wheel rotatably connected to the axle, and a transmission. The transmission includes a housing mounted proximate the axle and a drive element disposed at least partially outside of the housing and operatively connected to a power input. A mounting bar extends between the axle and the transmission and a mounting bar first end is rigidly connected to the axle, and the transmission is pivotally connected to a mounting bar second end. A spring is disposed between the transmission and the axle and the spring is configured to urge the drive element out of engagement with the wheel. An actuator is operatively connected between the transmission and the axle, and is configured to selectively generate a force in opposition to the disengagement spring such that the drive element moves relative the wheel and operatively engages the wheel.

Abstract translation: 用于飞行器的地面推进组件包括轴，可旋转地连接到车轴的车轮和变速器。 变速器包括靠近轴安装的壳体和至少部分地设置在壳体外部并且可操作地连接到动力输入的驱动元件。 安装杆在轴和变速器之间延伸，并且安装杆第一端刚性地连接到轴，并且变速器枢转地连接到安装杆第二端。 弹簧设置在变速器和车轴之间，并且弹簧构造成促使驱动元件脱离与车轮的接合。 致动器可操作地连接在变速器和轴之间，并且被配置为选择性地产生与分离弹簧相对的力，使得驱动元件相对于车轮移动并且可操作地接合车轮。

公开(公告)号：US09394059B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14460299

申请日：2014-08-14

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： Isaiah W. Cox ,  Jan Vana ,  Joseph J. Cox ,  Stefan Kracht

IPC: B64D45/00 ,  B64C25/40 ,  G01S15/93 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/06 ,  G08G5/04

CPC classification number: B64D45/00 ,  B64C25/405 ,  G01S13/862 ,  G01S13/865 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G01S15/93 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G05D1/0083 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/04 ,  G08G5/045 ,  G08G5/06 ,  G08G5/065 ,  Y02T50/823

Abstract: A method for monitoring an autonomous accelerated pushback process in an aircraft equipped with an engines-off taxi system is provided to maximize safety and facilitate the accelerated pushback process. The aircraft is equipped with a monitoring system including a number of different kinds of sensors and monitoring devices positioned to maximally monitor the aircraft's exterior ground environment and communicate the presence or absence of obstructions in the aircraft's path while the pilot is controlling the engines-off taxi system to drive the aircraft in reverse away from a terminal gate and then turn in place at a selected location before driving forward to a taxiway. The sensors and monitoring devices may be a combination of cameras, ultrasound, global positioning, radar, and LiDAR or LADAR devices, and proximity sensors located at varying heights adapted to continuously or intermittently scan or sweep the aircraft exterior and ground environment during aircraft ground movement.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在配备有发动机关的出租车系统的飞行器中监视自主加速推回过程的方法，以最大化安全性并促进加速推回过程。 该飞机配备有一些监控系统，包括多种不同种类的传感器和监控装置，用于最大限度地监控飞机的外部地面环境，并在飞行员控制发动机出租车时通报飞机路径中有无障碍物 系统将飞机从终端门反向驱动，然后在向前驶入滑行道前在选定的位置转动。 传感器和监测装置可以是相机，超声波，全球定位，雷达和LiDAR或LADAR装置的组合，以及位于不同高度的接近传感器，其适于在飞机地面运动期间连续地或间歇地扫描或扫掠飞行器的外部和地面环境 。