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Aerodynamics and Space Sciences
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Technology Pre-Rotation of Aircraft Landing Gear Wheels
Scientific Relevance In this invention, the aircraft tires’ sidewalls are modified to include an airfoil shaped impeller. The impeller blades are co-extruded from rubber material during tire manufacturing. The airfoils are aligned with the relative flow at an optimum angle of attack in the front portion of the tire to maximize the force and movement generating area, which covers the front half circumference of the tire.
Commercial Opportunity This invention may capture a part of commercial aircraft tires market.
Competitive Advantage The present invention increases aircraft tires service life and improves safety by reducing the possibility of tires’ failure during landing.
Inventors Gecheng Zha
 
 

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