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Control system for aircraft

US5527004A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1994
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C13/0421
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control mechanism for aircraft having a vertically extending, member with a cross bar attached to its upper end and a pair of arcuate lower members extending from the cross bar toward the forward end of the aircraft with an adjustable positioning arm on each lower member extending rearwardly and which mounts a hand grip for controlling the aircraft. The mechanism includes a damping system with a frame connected to the crossbar with bearing elements.

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