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Mechanical flight control auxiliary power assist system

US7668627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2005
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C13/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical flight control system for a rotary-wing aircraft is disclosed. The flight control system comprises an upstream portion, a downstream portion, and a booster means for connecting the upstream portion to the downstream portion. The booster means may comprise dual concentric valve actuators and/or a variety of system load limiting features.

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