Aircraft flight control column device with force-feedback having an emergency group
US10279897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D27/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an aircraft flight control column device (1) comprising: a casing (2) for attaching to an aircraft structure; an output shaft (3) for connecting to a flight control column (56), the output shaft (3) being mounted such that it rotates in relation to the casing (2); a primary group (4) comprising a first torque-generating body (7, 8) for applying a first torque to the output shaft (3); a secondary group (5) comprising a second torque-generating body (7, 8) for applying a second torque to the output shaft (3); and a clutch for selectively connecting the primary group (4) and the secondary group (5) to the output shaft (3).
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