Systems and method for automation of rotorcraft entry into autorotation and maintenance of stabilized autorotation
US10065734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system is configured for automation of rotorcraft entry into autorotation. The system can provide a means to assist the flight crew of a rotorcraft in maintaining rotor speed following loss of engine power. The system can automatically adjust control positions, actuator positions or both to prevent excessive loss of rotor speed upon initial loss of engine power before the flight crew is able to react. The system uses model matching to provide axis decoupling and yaw anticipation; it includes pitch control initially to assist in preventing rotor deceleration; and it makes use of collective, pitch, roll and yaw trim functions to provide tactile cueing to the pilot to assist when the pilot is in the loop. The system can reduce workload by assisting the crew with controlling rotor speed and forward speed during stabilized autorotation.
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