Apparatus and method for controlling a control surface of a vehicle based on a load identified on the control surface
US8504221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C13/42
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer program product are present for controlling a control surface. A load is identified on the control surface to form an identified load. A direction of movement of the control surface is identified from the identified load to form an identified movement. A brake associated with the control surface is engaged if the identified movement is away from a desired position for the control surface.
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