Electronically controlled rotary actuator for an aircraft control surface
US10633080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for positioning a control surface. A desired position for the control surface associated with an aerodynamic aircraft structure is identified. The control surface is moved to the desired position using an electronically controlled rotary actuator system located inside of the aerodynamic aircraft structure, wherein a shape of the aerodynamic aircraft structure with the electronically controlled rotary actuator system has a desired aerodynamic performance.
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