Patent ID: 7658451
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: B60B,B64C,F16C

Abstract:
1. An aircraft wheel grease retainer for use in a wheel assembly having an axis of rotation, and further having bearings which are each located in a bearing cavity, wherein the bearing requires grease, which is introduced into the bearing cavity, wherein the wheel assembly is comprised of an outer wheel half assembly, and an inner wheel half assembly, said grease retainer comprising: a cylindrical retaining structure which spans from the bearings on the outer wheel half assembly to the bearings on the inner wheel half assembly, wherein said cylindrical retaining structure has a centerline which corresponds to the wheel assembly axis of rotation, wherein said cylindrical retaining structure has an outer end and an opposing inner end, and further wherein said cylindrical retaining structure has an outer retaining flange on said outer end and an inner retaining flange on said inner end which extend radially inward over the bearing cavities; and two pliable interface rings, wherein said pliable interface rings seat on said cylindrical retaining structure, and interface between said cylindrical retaining structure and the wheel assembly.