Apparatus and methods for actuation of flight control surfaces
US10179643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2037/007
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary apparatus includes a common movable driving member for actuating a plurality of flight control surfaces; a first power transfer device configured to variably adjust power transfer from the common movable driving member to a first of the plurality of flight control surfaces; and a second power transfer device configured to variably adjust power transfer from the common movable driving member to a second of the plurality of flight control surfaces. The power transferred to the second flight control surface may be adjusted independently of the power transferred to the first flight control surface. Apparatus and methods for actuating flight control surfaces using magneto-rheological fluid or electro-rheological fluid are also disclosed.
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