Braking system architecture for aircraft
US10604240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2121/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking system architecture for aircraft, the architecture comprising: a brake including friction members and electromechanical actuators for exerting a braking torque on the wheel; a computer situated in the fuselage of the aircraft and arranged to produce first control signals; and a junction box situated on the undercarriage, the junction box being connected to the computer and to the electromechanical actuators, the junction box being configured to receive the first control signals and to use the first control signals to produce second control signals for application to the electromechanical actuators in order to control the electromechanical actuators.
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