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Systems and methods for redundant flight control in an aircraft

US11407496B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2021
Grant dateAug 9, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2009/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to systems and methods for redundant flight control configured for use in an aircraft. More specifically, a system is provided that includes a plurality of actuators that are configured to move a flight component of an aircraft such that one actuator is configured to move the flight component if the other actuator fails to move the flight component upon receipt of an attitude command from a pilot control.

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