公开(公告)号：US11014690B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US16048947

申请日：2018-07-30

Applicant: Textron Aviation Inc.

Inventor： David Wayne Davis ,  Todd Alan Thisius ,  Chris Trask ,  Chris Pinkerton ,  Alec Charles Willford

IPC: B64F5/00 ,  G09B25/02 ,  B64F5/10

Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.

公开(公告)号：US20180334266A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US16048947

申请日：2018-07-30

Applicant: Textron Aviation Inc.

Inventor： David Wayne Davis ,  Todd Alan Thisius ,  Chris Trask ,  Chris Pinkerton ,  Alec Charles Willford

IPC: B64F5/00 ,  G09B25/02

CPC classification number: B64F5/00 ,  B64F5/10 ,  G09B25/02

Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.

公开(公告)号：US20230110798A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：US17934706

申请日：2022-09-23

Applicant: Textron Aviation Inc.

Inventor： Alec Charles Willford ,  Ronald J. Parker ,  Michael R. DePinto

IPC: B64D31/04 ,  F02C7/00

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic throttle arrangement utilizing a servo which receives commands from a controller on an aircraft and responsively rotates a mechanical device that is linked by a cable arrangement with the aircraft’s throttle lever enabling automated throttle control. The mechanical device can be fixed to the throttle lever assembly using rivets designed to fail in case the servo/cable arrangement jams. This leaves the lever able to continue manual function.