Title:
LOW-PROFILE BRAKE-IN-SPOOL AIRCRAFT ARRESTING SYSTEMS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005021378
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Arresting systems (10) attachable to a tail-hook cable (16) or other device for aircraft arrestment may have a total height of one foot, enabling above-ground installation at the edge of a runway. Arresting tapes (66a, 66b) are provided on horizontally positioned dual tape spools in a brake-in-spool configuration. With a friction disk brake assembly (40a, 40b) enclosed within the hub of each horizontal tape spool (60a, 60b)to control tape deployment by braking spool rotation during aircraft arrestment, overall system height is reduced. By use of disposable single-use spools (60a, 60b), requirement for a tape rewind engine and related mechanisms are avoided. Spool hubs can be keyed to the exterior of a rotatable brake assembly (40a, 40b) portion to facilitate slidable tape spool installation and replacement. Pre-tensioned arresting tapes (66a, 66b) on tape spools (60a, 60b) can be employed for improved tape deployment. Computerized hydraulic brake assembly activation can be employed for controlled aircraft arrestment.
Inventors:
LOPEZ EDMOND S
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/015454
Publication Date:
April 21, 2005
Filing Date:
May 18, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYS CORP (US)
International Classes:
B60T8/32; B64F1/02; F16D65/14; (IPC1-7): B64F1/02
Foreign References:
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| US3434591A | 1969-03-25 | |||
| US3695559A | 1972-10-03 | |||
| US5042750A | 1991-08-27 | |||
| US3309043A | 1967-03-14 |
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