Hydrostatic sidestick coupling
US6572055B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G11/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a system for directing the motion of a vehicle, controllers, each of which independently controls motion of the vehicle, are linked to a coupling assembly to cause the controllers to experience substantially identical motion. The coupling assembly includes one or more fluid displacers that are linked to a first vehicle controller which force fluid from a first chamber, through a conduit, into a second chamber and against one or more fluid displacers that are linked to a second vehicle controller. The coupling assembly may be used to control motion of the aircraft in multiple degrees of freedom.
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