Abstract: A mechanical linear actuator in an aircraft brake may include a ball nut, a ball screw, and an actuator drive unit housing. The ball screw may rotate to drive the ball nut axially. The ball screw and the actuator drive unit housing may form a series of annular raceways. The ball screw may have a first window corresponding to a first raceway and a second window corresponding to a second raceway. Balls may be inserted into the first raceway through the first window and into the second raceway through the second window.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 30, 2014
Date of Patent:
October 17, 2017
Assignee:
GOODRICH CORPORATIOLN
Inventors:
David Drennen, Kevin Rehfus, Satinder Mann, Robert French, Harald Klode