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Flight control surface actuation system

US6076767A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1997
Grant dateJun 20, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2045/001
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flight control surface actuation system is provided in which a plurality of actuators (6-13) are connected to one another in order to synchronize their operation. Each actuator has its own gearbox such that the torque transmitted in the synchronizing element is kept low.

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