Torque based method of limiting vertical axis augmentation
US9856017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0858
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of limiting vertical axis augmentation in a rotorcraft, the method comprising: measuring a torque with a sensor; deriving a comparison of the torque to a lower torque limit, using a computer processor; and adjusting a vertical axis control command based upon the comparison of the torque to the lower torque limit.
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