Method and apparatus for controlling force fights in a rotating shaft
US6227481A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved tilting rotor aircraft, a control system for an elongated shaft, and a method of controlling an elongated shaft are provided. Sensors are utilized to detect an amount of twist on a flexible and elongated shaft. A controller receives the signal and generates a command signal. A plurality of actuators receive the command signals and compensate for the twist in the flexible and elongated shaft.
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