Method and device for detecting an uncontrolled movement of an aircraft control surface
US8818573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/0005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A detection device determines whether an uncontrolled movement of a control surface of an aircraft is occurring. The device includes means for calculating the difference between a theoretical command and an actual command in order to form a residual value, and means for detecting an uncontrolled movement of the control surface, if a comparison value depending on this residual value is greater than a threshold value If the comparison value is greater than the threshold value during a confirmation time, then the uncontrolled movement of the control surface of the aircraft is confirmed.
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