摘要:
A complex-dynamic air and ground vehicle control inceptor assembly that provides active positional control with the capability of back drive (pilot over-ride) via a direct connection between the lever, a high gear-ratio gearbox, and the motor without the use of a clutch.
摘要:
An active user interface assembly includes a user interface (402), and one or more feedback motors (404,410) coupled to the user interface. The one or more feedback motors (404,410), when energized, supply a feedback force to the user interface (402) that opposes user interface movement. One of the feedback motors (404,410) is disposed such that its center of gravity is located at a position relative to the user interface (402) to mass balance the user interface when it is in the null position. The configurations allow for the center of gravity of a feedback motor (404,410) to be positioned in a manner that alleviates the need for counterbalance weights.
摘要:
The invention concerns a device for antagonistic artificial force gradient for an aircraft control surface remote control device, comprising: an actuating member (1) pivoting about an axis (2) driving a rotary shaft (3); a stationary finger (8) parallel to said shaft (3) and supported at radial distance from the shaft; a fixed finger (8) parallel to said shaft (3) and supported at radial distance from the shaft; a mobile finger (5) secured to the shaft and supported at the same radial distance as the stationary finger, both fingers being parallel to the shaft; a platform (9) supported at the same radial distance as the fingers laterally thereto; a first spring (11) between the stationary finger and the platform and a second spring (10) between the mobile finger and the platform.
摘要:
A variable gradient control stick force feel adjustment system for use in aircraft is disclosed. A gradient actuator is operationally coupled to at least one spring cartridge assembly in order to move the pivot point of the spring cartridge assembly with respect to the aircraft's directional hardware so that the tension of at least one manual control stick onboard the aircraft can be adjusted. At least one operational parameter input is provided to the gradient actuator from at least one of the aircraft's onboard control devices in order to effect a change in pivot point for the spring cartridge assembly.
摘要:
The present invention is a power lever tactile cueing system (13) for providing tactile alerts to pilots as operational limits of an aircraft (11) are approached. The cueing system (13) generates a tactile cue (C) comprising a variable dive rate (51) and a variable friction force (53) on a power lever (33) of an aircraft. The cueing system (13) provides spring-like tactile cues (C) when power commands reach a predetermined operating limit, without the use of mechanical springs. The cueing system (13) trims down the power lever (33) position and provides the additional friction force (53) based upon aircraft (11) and engine state. The cueing system (13) remains activated until the aircraft (11) is again operated within its operational limits. The pilot may override the cueing system (13) in certain situations.
摘要:
Control apparatus comprising a lever, foot pedal or other operating member which is coupled to an electrical stepper motor operable, under the control of a computer say, to generate detents and feel forces resisting the movement of the member and thereby impart information to the operator. For example, a detent or position of marked resistance can be introduced into the movement range of say a car throttle pedal to indicate to the driver a pedal position giving optimum economy of fuel. The detent position can be changed within the overall range of pedal movement in dependence upon instant driving parameters such as speed. As well as detents, programmed and/or external condition dependent feel forces can be generated.
摘要:
A pair of input sense signals are processed and passed to inputs of two servo amplifiers. The amplifier outputs are summed and converted to a corresponding hydraulic pressure in a T-valve. Transducers monitorthe produced pressure and provide feedback signals to the servo amplifiers. A comparator compares the servo amplifier outputs and activates a warning device if the signal difference therebetween exceeds a threshold level. Equalizer circuitry processes the comparator output and provides correction signals to the servo amplifier inputs to wash-out offset effects.