WILLIAM REDINGER
Engineering in Erie, PA
License number
Pennsylvania ET001157
Category
Engineers
Type
Engineer in Training
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Address
Erie, PA 16506
Professional information
Landing Gear Pad Assembly And Method Of Reducing Loading Of Fasteners Upon Installation Thereof
US Patent:
6142420, Nov 7, 2000
Filed:
Jan 6, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/225935
Inventors:
William Scott Redinger - Erie PA
Assignee:
Lord Corporation - Cary NC
International Classification:
B64C 2564
US Classification:
244100R
Abstract:
An elastomer landing gear pad assembly (20) and method of reducing loading of installation fasteners (17) including a cap (15) and an elastomer pad (21) including a crown (22) on at least one edge thereof extending between the top (26) and at least one of the peripheral sides (24). Upon tightening the fasteners (17), the crown (22) comes into progressive contact with the contact surface thereby compressing the pad (21). The crown minimizes stress buildup in the fasteners upon substantial compression of the pad.