AIRCRAFT, CONTROL SURFACE ARRANGEMENTS, AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AN AIRCRAFT
    11.
    发明申请
    AIRCRAFT, CONTROL SURFACE ARRANGEMENTS, AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AN AIRCRAFT 审中-公开
    飞机,控制面安排和组装飞机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160167768A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14567771

    申请日:2014-12-11

    CPC classification number: B64C13/38 B64C9/02 B64C13/24 B64C13/40 Y02T50/44

    Abstract: An aircraft, a control surface arrangement, and a method of assembling an aircraft are disclosed herein. In an exemplary embodiment, the aircraft includes, but is not limited to, an airframe, a control surface, and a rotary actuator. The rotary actuator rotatably mounts the control surface to the airframe. The rotary actuator supports the control surface on the airframe and is configured to rotate the control surface with respect to the airframe when the rotary actuator is actuated. The rotary actuator is further configured to deliver torque to the control surface from a longitudinally intermediate portion of the rotary actuator.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了飞机,控制面布置以及组装飞机的方法。 在示例性实施例中,飞机包括但不限于机身,控制表面和旋转致动器。 旋转执行器将控制表面可旋转地安装到机身上。 旋转致动器支撑机身上的控制表面,并且构造成当旋转致动器致动时相对于机身旋转控制表面。 旋转致动器还被构造成从旋转致动器的纵向中间部分向控制表面传递扭矩。

    Aircraft taxi assistance avionics
    12.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11263912B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-01

    申请号:US16542122

    申请日:2019-08-15

    Abstract: An aircraft includes an engine, a thrust reverser, landing gear, a brake system, a pilot input device, and a control system. The engine is configured to generate thrust directed to move the aircraft in a forward direction. The landing gear includes wheels. The brake system is configured to generate a braking force on the wheels. The pilot input device is positioned for use by a pilot of the aircraft. The control system is programmed to: determine whether the taxi operations are allowed; receive a request to achieve and hold a taxi speed at a desired taxi speed from the pilot input device; and command the engine, the thrust reverser, and the brake system to achieve and maintain the desired taxi speed in response to receiving the request to hold taxi speed only when the taxi operations are allowed.

    AIRCRAFT TAXI ASSISTANCE AVIONICS
    13.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210049919A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-18

    申请号:US16542122

    申请日:2019-08-15

    Abstract: An aircraft includes an engine, a thrust reverser, landing gear, a brake system, a pilot input device, and a control system. The engine is configured to generate thrust directed to move the aircraft in a forward direction. The landing gear includes wheels. The brake system is configured to generate a braking force on the wheels. The pilot input device is positioned for use by a pilot of the aircraft. The control system is programmed to: determine whether the taxi operations are allowed; receive a request to achieve and hold a taxi speed at a desired taxi speed from the pilot input device; and command the engine, the thrust reverser, and the brake system to achieve and maintain the desired taxi speed in response to receiving the request to hold taxi speed only when the taxi operations are allowed.

    System for controlling a wheel brake of an aircraft

    公开(公告)号:US10252705B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-09

    申请号:US15419845

    申请日:2017-01-30

    Abstract: A system is provided having a normal operational mode and a modulated operational mode. The system includes an input device configured to generate a command signal. The system further includes a brake controller configured to generate a brake actuation signal in response to the command signal. The system further includes a fluid source configured to provide fluid in response to the brake actuation signal. The fluid has a first portion and a second portion. The system further includes a return valve in fluid communication with the fluid source, and configured to return the first portion of the fluid to the fluid source when the system is in the modulated operational mode. The system further includes a wheel brake in fluid communication with the fluid source and configured to engage a wheel of the aircraft in response to at least the second portion of the fluid.

    Apparatus and method for controlling a hydraulic brake of an aircraft
    15.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for controlling a hydraulic brake of an aircraft 有权
    用于控制飞机的液压制动器的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09376096B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US14460651

    申请日:2014-08-15

    Inventor: Michael Knight

    CPC classification number: B60T13/14 B60T13/662 B60T13/686 B64C25/44

    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a hydraulically-actuated brake of an aircraft includes a brake control unit. The brake control unit is configured to receive a brake signal from an operator of the aircraft. A pump is in fluidic communication with a reservoir for holding hydraulic fluid and the brake for supplying the hydraulic fluid from the reservoir to the brake. An electric motor is in communication with the brake control unit and coupled to the pump to control pressure of the hydraulic fluid supplied by the pump in accordance with the brake signal.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制飞机的液压致动制动器的装置包括制动控制单元。 制动控制单元构造成从飞行器的操作者接收制动信号。 泵与用于保持液压流体的储存器和用于将液压流体从储存器供应到制动器的制动器流体连通。 电动机与制动控制单元连通并联接到泵上,以根据制动信号控制由泵供应的液压流体的压力。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC BRAKE OF AN AIRCRAFT
    16.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC BRAKE OF AN AIRCRAFT 有权
    用于控制飞机液压制动的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160046270A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14460651

    申请日:2014-08-15

    Inventor: Michael Knight

    CPC classification number: B60T13/14 B60T13/662 B60T13/686 B64C25/44

    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a hydraulically-actuated brake of an aircraft includes a brake control unit. The brake control unit is configured to receive a brake signal from an operator of the aircraft. A pump is in fluidic communication with a reservoir for holding hydraulic fluid and the brake for supplying the hydraulic fluid from the reservoir to the brake. An electric motor is in communication with the brake control unit and coupled to the pump to control pressure of the hydraulic fluid supplied by the pump in accordance with the brake signal.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制飞机的液压致动制动器的装置包括制动控制单元。 制动控制单元构造成从飞行器的操作者接收制动信号。 泵与用于保持液压流体的储存器和用于将液压流体从储存器供应到制动器的制动器流体连通。 电动机与制动控制单元连通并联接到泵上,以根据制动信号控制由泵供应的液压流体的压力。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTICAL AIRCRAFT DETECTION
    17.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTICAL AIRCRAFT DETECTION 审中-公开
    光学飞行器检测方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150015698A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-15

    申请号:US13938419

    申请日:2013-07-10

    Inventor: Michael Knight

    CPC classification number: G08G5/045 B64D47/08 G08G5/0021 G08G5/0078

    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for identifying air traffic. A method is provided in which images from a camera positioned on the aircraft are processed via a processor. The processor uses data from the images to identify air traffic within a field of view of the camera and displays an indication of the position of the air traffic relative to the aircraft on a display to provide air traffic information. A system is also provided that includes an aircraft that includes a camera configured to provide image data within a field of view of the camera to a processor for processing the image data to identify air traffic within the field of view of the camera. The processor displays an icon representing the position of the air traffic within the field of view of the camera on a display to provide air traffic information.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及用于识别空中交通的方法和系统。 提供一种方法,其中来自位于飞机上的相机的图像经由处理器进行处理。 处理器使用来自图像的数据来识别摄像机视野内的空中交通流量,并且在显示器上显示空中交通相对于飞机的位置的指示,以提供空中交通信息。 还提供了一种系统,其包括飞行器,该飞行器包括被配置为将照相机的视野内的图像数据提供给处理器的相机,用于处理图像数据以识别相机视野内的空中交通。 处理器在显示器上显示表示在相机的视场内的空中交通的位置的图标以提供空中交通信息。

    Aircraft throttle quadrant assembly with integrated visual indicator feature

    公开(公告)号:US12258138B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-25

    申请号:US17806027

    申请日:2022-06-08

    Abstract: A throttle quadrant system for an aircraft includes: a first throttle handle to control a first engine of the aircraft, the first throttle handle having a first activatable visual indicator integrated therein; a second throttle handle to control a second engine of the aircraft, the second throttle handle comprising a second activatable visual indicator integrated therein; and at least one controller to control activation and operation of the first activatable visual indicator and the second activatable visual indicator. The at least one controller responds to first engine data related to operating status of the first engine to selectively activate the first activatable visual indicator. The at least one controller also responds to second engine data related to operating status of the second engine to selectively activate the second activatable visual indicator.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING CROSS-CHECKING BETWEEN FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS USING WEARABLE DISPLAYS

    公开(公告)号:US20170146800A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-25

    申请号:US14948453

    申请日:2015-11-23

    Inventor: Michael Knight

    Abstract: A system for facilitating instrument cross-checks between aircrew members using wearable displays includes, but is not limited to, first and second wearable displays configured to be worn by a first and second aircrew members, respectively, and first and second sensors configured to detect first and second orientations of the wearable displays, and a processor coupled with the first sensor, the second sensor, the first wearable display and the second wearable display. The processor is configured to obtain the first and second orientations from the first and second sensors, respectively, and to control the first wearable display to display a first image to the first crew member, and to control the second wearable display to display a second image to the second crew member, and to control the first wearable display to display the second image to the first crew member when the first orientation comprises a first predetermined orientation.

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