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Device and method for generating flutter on at least a part of an aircraft

US12428136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2024
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2045/0085
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device comprising a plurality of sensors arranged on an aircraft and configured to measure input data, an avionics computer configured to determine, based on the input data, at least one control command for at least one control surface of the aircraft by using a control law comprising at least one gain value, the control law being configured to obtain a control command making it possible to generate a flutter mode on at least a part of the aircraft, and a control system configured to control the control surface of the aircraft so as to generate the flutter mode by using the control command determined by the avionics computer.

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