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Paddle Wheel Plane

An aircraft having vertical takeoff and landing capability provided with at least first and second laterally extending paddle wheels rotatable on a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage and between its nose and tail.

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Class 177/137 - Running gear springs


Subclass of Class 177 - Weighing scales
Definition: Apparatus wherein a vehicle load is indicated by means responsive
No. of applications: 4
Last issue date: 02/05/2009


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20090031917Kit and Method for Converting a Locomotive from a First Configuration to a Second Configuration
A kit and method for converting a locomotive from a first configuration to a second configuration having a different operational capability. The kit includes a traction assembly including a mechanical subassembly configured to mechanically couple a first axle of a truck...
02/05/2009
20070062738Suspension system with neutral axis weigh system
One aspect of the invention is directed to a suspension and weigh system for use with a vehicle having weight bearing members. The system has a support connectable to the weight bearing members of the vehicle. The support has a length and a neutral axis along at least a...
03/22/2007
20060108153Device for measuring load in a vehicle
A device for measuring weight in a vehicle includes an expansion unit which becomes elongated under the influence of the weight being measured, and a sensor system which determines the elongation through a transit time measurement. Ultrasonic pulses are used for the tra...
05/25/2006
20050040611Vehicle load monitoring and feedback system
A payload monitoring system for a vehicle includes a first spring device and a first pressure transducer. The first pressure transducer generates a first pressure signal based on a pressure of the first spring device. A controller determines a payload of the vehicle bas...
02/24/2005
 
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