Propeller impact detection and force reduction
US10246183B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A commanded control signal is compared against an adaptive control signal in order to detect a rotor strike by a rotor included in an aircraft, wherein the adaptive control signal is associated with controlling the rotor and the adaptive control signal varies based at least in part on the commanded control signal and state information associated with the rotor. In response to detecting the rotor strike, a control signal to the rotor is adjusted in order to reduce a striking force associated with the rotor.
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