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Wheel flange retaining ring
Assignee: Goodyear Aerospace Corp
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Filing: 1978-10-23
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1998-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A wheel flange retaining ring provided about the circumference of an aircraft wheel to maintain a removable flange thereabout. The invention includes a metallic band having a bulb received within a circumferential groove formed within the wheel frame. The band makes contacting engagement with a surface machined into the flange. The band is caused to form a completed ring maintained within the circumferential groove by a clip having a bent-tab section which makes secured engagement with tongues provided at each end of the band.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. French
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B25/00; B60B25/04; B60B25/14; B60B25/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An improvement in an aircraft wheel assembly, comprising: a wheel frame having a circumferential groove passing thereabout; a flange maintained about said frame; and a continuous ring assembly received by said frame and interpositioned between said flange and frame, said ring assembly including a band having a bulb received within said circumferential groove and first and second ends held together by a clip, said band having a tongue at each said end and including slots therein in juxtaposition to said tongues, said clip being received within said slots and having a bent-tab section in secured engagement with said tongues.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An improvement in an aircraft wheel assembly, comprising: a wheel frame having a circumferential groove passing thereabout; a flange maintained about said frame; and a continuous ring assembly received by said frame and interpositioned between said flange and frame, said ring assembly including a band having a bulb received within said circumferential groove and first and second ends held together by a clip, said band having a tongue at each said end and including slots therein in juxtaposition to said tongues, said clip being received within said slots and having a bent-tab section in secured engagement with said tongues.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement in an aircraft wheel assembly according to claim 1 which further includes a wire passing across one of said slots between one of said tongues and said band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A wheel flange retainer comprising: a band having an enlarged bulb depending therefrom for making engagement with the frame of a wheel, said band having two ends; a clip including a spring biased bent-tab; and a tongue formed at each end of said band, each said tongue having a lip thereon for making securing engagement with said spring biased bent-tab for securing said ends in fixed relationship to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A wheel flange retainer comprising: a band having an enlarged bulb depending therefrom for making engagement with the frame of a wheel, said band having two ends; a clip including a spring biased bent-tab; and a tongue formed at each end of said band, each said tongue having a lip thereon for making securing engagement with said spring biased bent-tab for securing said ends in fixed relationship to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The wheel flange retainer as recited in claim 3 wherein a slot separates each tongue from the remainder of said band, said clip being received within said slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wheel flange retainer as recited in claim 3 wherein said clip includes an opening receiving said tongues, said bent tab depending into said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The wheel flange retainer as recited in claim 5 wherein said tongues are of a thickness less than that of the band and wherein said clip, received upon said tongues, provides a continuous surface upon said band and across said clip to form a substantially homogeneous ring.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-06-24 | 1983-12-24 | 1984-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-24 | 1987-12-24 | 1988-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-24 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |