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Yaw reduction system and method for aircraft braking

US11834160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2020
Grant dateDec 5, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C25/46
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft brake control system accommodates desired yaw for steering, while substantially eliminating undesired yaw. The system assesses brake command signals from the pilot, signals corresponding to aircraft parameters, and signals based on brake control parameters, and determines therefrom an amount of yaw desired by the pilot. The instantaneous yaw rate is monitored and compared to the desired yaw rate. An error signal corresponding to the difference between instantaneous and actual yaw rates is calculated and that error signal is employed to modify a braking differential between right and left brakes to eliminate or substantially reduce the undesired yaw.

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