Hybrid aircraft wheel comprising metal and composite portions

a, bAn aircraft wheel comprises a metal support structure having a first annular ring and a second annular ring connected via at least one connecting element; and a fiber-enforced, molded-composite body. The metal support structure is at least partially embedded in the composite body to form a first...

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Hauptverfasser: Steinke, Douglas J, Simpson, Allen H, Stevenson, James F, Koucouthakis, Manuel G, Bye, Richard L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:a, bAn aircraft wheel comprises a metal support structure having a first annular ring and a second annular ring connected via at least one connecting element; and a fiber-enforced, molded-composite body. The metal support structure is at least partially embedded in the composite body to form a first aircraft wheel section having a rim flange for forming a seal with a tire.