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Full authority propeller pitch control

US5364231A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1992
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C11/38
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control for a hydraulic propeller pitch actuator includes a low power pilot valve responsive to digital electronic input signals to control movement of a hydraulic servomotor driving a higher power servovalve. Negative feedback motion is delivered from the servomotor to both the pilot valve and the servovalve.

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