Aircraft control stick operational in active and passive modes
US9056668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C13/0421
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided for operating an aircraft control stick in an active mode and a passive mode. The method comprises subjecting the control stick to an a resilient restoring force in the passive mode, and neutralizing the restoring force in the active mode. A spring assembly is provided for exerting and neutralizing the restoring force, which may be varied between minimum and maximum values.
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