AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR

摘要

In some embodiments, an aircraft may include a retractable or extendable landing gear. The landing gear may include a wheel connected to an axle, a strut configured to resist longitudinal compression, and a linear actuator that is partially disposed within an opening of the strut.

主权项

1. A landing gear for an aircraft, the landing gear comprising:
a wheel in mechanical communication with an axle forming a wheel assembly; a strut coupled to the wheel assembly and configured to resist longitudinal compression along a first axis, the strut comprising:
a piston having an opening therein; anda housing associated with the piston; and a linear actuator comprising:
an elongated shaft at least partially disposed within the opening of the piston; anda motor operable to reposition the strut by moving the elongated shaft.