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Angle of attack sensor with integral bearing support cage

US12345731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2021
Grant dateJul 1, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An angle of attack sensor includes a housing having an open end and a closed end. A faceplate is positioned on the open end of the housing. The faceplate comprises an integral bearing support cage that extends into the housing and is configured to accept a first bearing and a second bearing, a periphery at an outer edge of the faceplate, a central opening, and an exterior surface extending from the periphery to the central opening. A vane assembly extends through the central opening of the faceplate. A vane shaft extends into the housing and is connected to the vane assembly, and a rotational position sensor is connected to the vane shaft.

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