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SLIDER-CRANK RETRACTABLE AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MECHANISM | 
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                    Link 1 turns about fixed axis A of the aircraft frame member. Connecting rod 2 with wheel a is connected by turning pair E to link 1 and it has roller d which slides along fixed guide b. Link 2 is connected by turning pair B to piston rod 3 of the retracting cylinder. When piston rod 3 moves into the retracting cylinder, link 1 is turned clockwise, and the landing gear is retracted as shown by the dash lines.  | 
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