Vehicle energy control system with a single interface
US9145200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D31/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for more easily controlling energy of an aircraft. A control interface includes a movable element configured to move along a path, where the path includes two path portions. The path portions are respectively associated with at least two combinations of actuators which affect the energy of the vehicle. At least one of the two combinations of actuators is associated with a current phase of movement of the aircraft. A control unit is configured to generate an energy instruction according to a command associated with a current position of the movable element on one of the two path portions. According to the current phase of movement of the vehicle, the energy instruction is for one of the two combinations of actuators.
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