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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 06, 2008
Thomas L. Weaver, Webster Groves, MO (US);
James J. Sheahan, Jr., Florissant, MO (US);
Thomas L. Weaver, Webster Groves, MO (US);
James J. Sheahan, Jr., Florissant, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods provide for the use of a lift-producing body with a landing gear assembly in order to provide a lifting force during landing gear operations that reduces the load on the landing gear actuator. According to embodiments, the lift-producing body may be configured for attachment to the landing gear assembly. The lift-producing body may be reconfigured while the landing gear assembly is being retracted or deployed in order to maximize the aerodynamic lift created by the lift-producing body or to minimize the drag induced by the lift-producing body.