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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2014
Borealis Technical Limited, North Plains, OR (US);
Borealis Technical Limited, Gibralter, GI;
Abstract
A monitoring system is provided to ensure continued efficient reliable operation of an aircraft drive wheel drive system, preferably an aircraft drive wheel drive system driven by actuating drive system-actuated drive means, designed to drive an aircraft autonomously during ground operations. The monitoring system includes an array of sensor elements capable of obtaining desired information relating to selected drive system operating parameters and performance indicators during aircraft ground operations. The sensor elements are designed to be functionally located externally of drive system components to obtain information during aircraft ground movement under a range of operating conditions. The operating parameters and/or performance indicators to be monitored preferably include at least drive wheel speed and direction, drive means speed, drive means temperature, and drive means clutch engagement. It is contemplated that the monitoring system could be expanded to include sensors for additional drive system parameters and/or performance indicators.