Electromechanical actuator for an aircraft control surface, and an aircraft provided with such an actuator
US9038944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18792
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electromechanical actuator for a movable flight control surface of an aircraft, the actuator comprising an electric motor having an outlet shaft with first and second directions of rotation, a movement transmission arranged to connect the outlet shaft of the motor to the movable flight control surface, and a control unit for controlling the motor. The transmission incorporates a pawl device arranged to oppose the transmission of movement in the first direction of rotation, and the control unit is connected to a pawl declutching member for declutching the pawl and enabling movement to be transmitted in the first direction of rotation.
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