Method for maximizing powered aircraft drive wheel traction

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PATENT NO 9725161
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14341746

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A method for maximizing traction in an aircraft drive wheel powered by non-engine drive means controllable to move the aircraft on the ground without reliance on the aircraft's brakes and dependence on friction defined by a mu-slip curve. The non-engine drive means is operated to control wheel speed and maintain the powered drive wheel in a maximized optimal traction condition when driving torques are applied to the drive wheel. Traction can be automatically maximized and maintained within an optimal range defined by a relationship between slippage and braking for maximum efficiency of aircraft ground travel under a wide variety of surface, weather, temperature, tire, and other conditions.

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WHEELTUG PLC3RD FLOOR ATLANTIC HOUSE 4-8 CIRCULAR ROAD DOUGLAS IM1 AG

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Cox, Isaiah W London, GB 84 540

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