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Electromechanical actuator for a movable flight surface

US11084572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2017
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 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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