Split-aileron control
US11027825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0088
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and system for controlling the operation of an aircraft aileron which comprises an inboard portion and an outboard portion. A velocity of the aircraft is determined. Then, based on the velocity of the aircraft, the aileron is caused to move in certain ways. Below a first velocity threshold, the inboard aileron portion and the outboard aileron portion are caused to move substantially in unison. Between the first velocity threshold and a second, greater, velocity threshold, the outboard portion of the aileron is caused to lock and the inboard portion of the aileron is caused to move independently from the outboard portion. Above the second velocity threshold, the inboard portion is caused to move substantially opposite from the outboard portion.
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