Device for managing the mechanical energy of an aircraft, with a force application system on a control lever, related aircraft and process
US10882631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D31/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for managing the mechanical energy of an aircraft, with a force application system on a control lever, includes a support defining a guide; a moving control lever for controlling varying a mechanical energy variation of the aircraft, mounted moving through the guide; and at least one position sensor detecting the position of the moving lever in the guide, configured to create position information for the position of the moving lever in the guide intended to be sent to a flight control unit of the aircraft. The device also includes an active force applicator for applying a force on the moving lever, configured to generate a force applied on the moving lever. The force depends on the position of the moving lever in the guide.
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