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Device for assisting the piloting of a rotorcraft

US8622349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C27/56
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for assisting the piloting of a rotorcraft, the rotorcraft having a flight control (10) for controlling a rotor (20, 21) via at least one linkage (35. An additional force is generated by at least one piloting assistance means (100) mechanically linked to the linkage (35. The additional force is a function of the position of the flight control (10) and of an instantaneous force as measured on the linkage (35).

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