Aircraft Arresting Chassis Height Adjustment With Hydraulic Backup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile aircraft arresting systems face issues with height constraints when loaded into shipping containers and are vulnerable to hydraulic system failures.
Innovation Solution
The system includes a chassis with adjustable wheel systems and a locking mechanism to accommodate different configurations for towing and loading, and a dual hydraulic system for redundancy with external connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the chassis is elevated to sufficient height for towing clearance, then the system can be towed effectively, but the system becomes too tall for standard ISO shipping containers
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting system enables the chassis height to be dynamically adjusted between a raised configuration for towing and a lowered configuration for shipping. The system can transition between these states based on operational requirements, allowing the same equipment to adapt to different height constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting system is divided into separate hydraulic components (cylinder, pump, reservoir, valves) that can be independently controlled. This segmentation allows precise control over the chassis height adjustment, enabling the system to achieve the exact height needed for towing while maintaining compatibility with shipping container dimensions.
2Reliability
If the chassis is grounded in the second configuration for anchoring, then the system can be anchored securely, but the system cannot be rolled into shipping containers
Solution Approach 1:
The system can dynamically transition between a grounded configuration for secure anchoring during operations and a raised configuration for easy loading into shipping containers. The hydraulic lifting system enables this dynamic repositioning without requiring disassembly or complex manual handling.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an on-board hydraulic system is used, then the system is self-contained, but failure of the hydraulic system renders the hydraulic components inoperable
Solution Approach 1:
The hydraulic quick-connect couplings serve as intermediaries that enable the system to transfer hydraulic fluid to an external source upon failure of the on-board hydraulic system. This intermediary connection point allows rapid switching between self-contained operation and external hydraulic support, maintaining system reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydraulic system incorporates a reservoir and pump that can be quickly connected to an external hydraulic source through quick-connect couplings. This preparation ensures that if the on-board hydraulic system fails, the system can immediately transition to external hydraulic support, cushioning against the impact of hydraulic failure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy loading into shipping containers and ensures continuous hydraulic operation by integrating an external hydraulic source, enhancing system reliability and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
a hydraulic system supported by the chassis and operable to supply hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic component. The hydraulic system includes a fluid reservoir for containing hydraulic fluid; a first supply line and second supply line for supplying the hydraulic fluid from the fluid reservoir to the hydraulic component
Implementation Method 2
a lifting system that adjustably couples the wheel system to the chassis. The lifting system is operable between a first configuration that arranges the chassis in a raised position, a second configuration that arranges the chassis in a lowered position
Implementation Method 3
the arresting system includes a hydraulic braking system that can apply braking force to the reel to inhibit further payout of the tape
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile aircraft arresting system includes a chassis; a rotatable reel supported by the chassis; a wheel system for supporting the chassis, the wheel system including a first wheel and a second wheel; a lifting system that adjustably couples the wheel system to the chassis; and a locking system. The lifting system is operable between a first configuration that arranges the chassis in a raised position, a second configuration that arranges the chassis in a lowered position, and an intermediate configuration that arranges the chassis in an intermediate position between the raised position and lowered position. The locking system is operable to the lock the lifting system in the intermediate configuration.