Abstract

The invention relates to a manoeuvring device (100) for ground movements of an aeroplane with landing gear skids (10), such as an aircraft, which does not require removing a lateral nacelle or a work platform when the aeroplane is equipped with same. To this end, the inventor proposes a ground manoeuvring device which comprises pivoting arms (140) that are connected to wheels (50), the pivoting arms being pushed so as to be rotated with respect to the body (110) of the ground manoeuvring device, in a direction from top to bottom until the wheels come into contact with the ground and the landing gear skid is lifted off the ground.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 25/32 - Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface
• B64C 25/52 - Skis or runners
• B64F 1/22 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for handling aircraft

Abstract

The invention relates to a tow bar which is provided with a device for mechanical movement of its running gear. One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a mechanism for manually locking/unlocking the running gear of an aircraft tow bar. To this end, the inventor proposes a mechanical indexing device comprising a control mechanism, a holding mechanism and a transmission mechanism for locking the various indexed positions of the running gear. In particular, unlocking and release of the running gear can be triggered manually by lifting the front end of the tow bar and by actuating the control mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/223 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for handling aircraft for towing aircraft