Pilot control system with compact gimbal mechanism
US9051836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2009/04703
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a control assembly includes a first gimbal and a second gimbal. The first gimbal is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The first gimbal comprises a first linkage attachment point offset from the first axis of rotation. The second gimbal is rotatably coupled to the first gimbal and rotatable relative to the first gimbal about a second axis of rotation. The second gimbal comprises a second linkage attachment point offset from the second axis of rotation and a control shaft attachment point.
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