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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2009
Applicants:
Dennis W. Martin, Woodinville, WA (US);
Michael J. Meneghetti, Marysville, WA (US);
William E. Luce, Colleyville, TX (US);
Inventors:
Dennis W. Martin, Woodinville, WA (US);
Michael J. Meneghetti, Marysville, WA (US);
William E. Luce, Colleyville, TX (US);
Assignee:
Goodrich Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B64C 25/58 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An aircraft shock strut includes a cylinder and a piston movable within the cylinder. A lower bearing and an upper bearing provide sliding engagement between the cylinder and the piston. The upper bearing is fixed to the cylinder and provides sliding engagement with an outer surface the piston. An upper bearing that is fixed to the cylinder facilitates use of lighter weight materials for the cylinder without sacrificing durability.