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Dual-actuator monitor

US4594714A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1983
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B9/03
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a dual actuator system, runaways are identified by comparing the position and rate of one actuator to another. When there is a threshold position discrepancy and a sustained rate discrepancy, a fault is indicated. The faster actuator is identified as the runaway.

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