Control method and device for aircraft door and aircraft door incorporating same
US9932103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and a control method are described for a swinging aircraft door (3), mobile around a swinging axis (21) substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft via a motorized mechanism and having integrated boarding stairs (31). The method includes the capture of electromagnetic or ultrasonic radiation using at least one sensor (401, 501); the detection of something on the stairs on the basis of captured electromagnetic or ultrasonic radiation, in order to deduce therefrom whether a detection condition is satisfied or not; and, driving of the motorized mechanism in order to control the closure of the door in response to a closure command except in case of detection of something on the stairway.
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