Shuttle stop force limiter
US8616080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19828
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is an actuator characterized by the use of a shuttle that shifts in response to an overload. The shuttle is movable axially relative to a rotary input member by continued rotation of the rotary input member so that a stop on the shuttle moves from an ambush position allowing free rotation of the rotary input member to a blocking position preventing further rotation of the rotary input member. In this way, the shuttle prevents rotation of a rotary input member during an overload of a control surface.
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