Movable bushing interface and taxi drive system

摘要

A drive ring may be configured to receive a drive key from a wheel rim in a bushing on the ring. The bushing may include a slot with clearance to allow movement of the drive key within the slot during axial or rim flexure events. The axial or rim flexure events may occur for example, during taxiing of a vehicle and the loads of the vehicle can impart flexure forces on the connection between the wheel rim and the drive system. In one exemplary embodiment, the bushing may be movable on the drive ring to accommodate movement of the drive key during flexure.

主权项

1. A taxi drive interface system comprising:
a drive ring; a circular body; a set of teeth radially extending from the body; a support portion extending axially from the body; a first set of walls defining a channel in the support portion; and a bushing in the channel, the bushing including a second set of walls defining a slot configured to receive a drive key attached to a wheel rim.