SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRING ASSISTED LANDING GEAR OPERATION

摘要

A landing gear actuation system comprising a motive force system, such as an actuator and/or a piston to move the landing gear from a first position to a second position is disclosed herein. The landing gear actuation system may also comprise a spring system configured to counterbalance the weight of the landing gear and/or assist the motive force system in moving the landing gear from a first position to a second position. The landing gear actuation system may further comprise a camming mechanism to distribute the direction and/or location of the force applied to the landing gear.

主权项

1. An aircraft landing gear deployment system comprising:
a motive force system configured to move a landing gear assembly from a first position to a second position; and a spring system configured to counterbalance the weight of the landing gear assembly.