Landing gear control system
US9403591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20618
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A landing gear control lever system including a lever assembly, a locking assembly, and a switch assembly is disclosed herein. The locking assembly is connected to the lever assembly. The locking assembly has a rotary actuator and a Scotch yoke member operably connected to a portion of the rotary actuator such that rotation of the rotary actuator causes linear movement of the Scotch yoke member. The locking assembly can further include a locking arm operably coupled to the Scotch yoke member and moveable between locked and unlocked positions upon rotation of the rotary actuator.
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