Method and device for controlling an aircraft maneuvering components, with electrical standby modules
US6704624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0077
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for controlling aircraft maneuvering units includes at least one control unit and a central computing unit. The control unit may be actuated by a pilot for issuing maneuvering commands. The central computing unit is capable of establishing control signals for at least one maneuvering unit from the maneuvering commands. Each central computing unit is being provided with its own failure detection system. The device further includes at least one backup electronic module respectively associated with a maneuvering unit and capable of also establishing control signals for this maneuvering unit from maneuvering commands. The electronic module lacks any failure detection system of its own, but it is connected to a central failure detection system.
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