Electromechanical actuator for a movable flight surface
US11084572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C9/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electromechanical device for actuating a movable flight control surface having a skin hinged to a structure of an aircraft about a pivot axis, the device including: at least two electric motors for causing the skin to pivot about the pivot axis; a power circuit and a control circuit for powering and controlling each of the motors; and a device for limiting opposing forces exerted by the two electric motors.
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