Aircraft instrument panel
    81.
    外观设计

    公开(公告)号:USD1011993S1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-23

    申请号:US29825019

    申请日:2022-01-28

    Abstract: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the aircraft instrument panel showing our new design;
    FIG. 2 is a front view of the aircraft instrument panel of FIG. 1;
    FIG. 3 is a rear view of the aircraft instrument panel of FIG. 1;
    FIG. 4 is a left view of the aircraft instrument panel of FIG. 1;
    FIG. 5 is a right view of the aircraft instrument panel of FIG. 1;
    FIG. 6 is a top view of the aircraft instrument panel of FIG. 1; and,
    FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the aircraft instrument panel of FIG. 1.
    In FIGS. 1-7, the broken lines illustrate portions of the aircraft instrument panel that form no part of the claimed design.

    Plate air and light bezel
    82.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11851207B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-26

    申请号:US18194769

    申请日:2023-04-03

    Abstract: A fixture configured to secure a component in a vehicle includes a panel separating an internal cabin from an external compartment. The panel has a first side facing the internal cabin and a second side facing the external compartment. A hole is disposed within the panel. The component is configured for mounting to the panel via the hole. The component includes a flange configured for abutting the first side of the panel and a coupling feature configured to extend through the hole into the external compartment. A fastener is configured to removably couple with the coupling feature and abut the second side of the panel for fastening the component to the panel.

    Door Flag
    83.
    发明公开
    Door Flag 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230407674A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-21

    申请号:US18338722

    申请日:2023-06-21

    CPC classification number: E05B41/00 B64C1/1407

    Abstract: A flag mechanism for an aircraft door includes a first arm and a second arm each having a flag on a first end and a catch on a second end. A first cam is operatively coupled to a first latching member and a second cam is operatively coupled a second latching member. The first and second latching members are each configured for latching the aircraft door, which are locked when the first and second cams are rotated to a locked position. A first stud extends from a side of the first cam and a second stud extends from a side of the second cam. The first and second studs are each configured to be received by a respective catch of the first and second arms while the first and second cams are rotated, thereby moving each respective flag from a first position to a second position for simultaneous visual inspection.

    Automatic aircraft powerplant control

    公开(公告)号:US11835012B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-05

    申请号:US17749708

    申请日:2022-05-20

    Inventor: Stephen M. Eddy

    Abstract: An automatic aircraft powerplant control system includes a throttle servo for adjusting a throttle valve via a throttle control linkage. A throttle control lever provides a user input to the throttle servo, and a throttle controller controls the throttle servo for controlling a throttle valve. A propeller servo may be provided for adjusting a propeller governor setting of an engine. A propeller control lever provides a user input to the propeller servo, and a propeller controller controls the propeller servo. A full-authority digital engine control (FADEC) controller is used to automatically control mixing of fuel and air via a fuel-air mixture device. The FADEC controller may be used to automatically provide propeller control.

    Oil Level Sensing and Fault Detection
    85.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230375393A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-23

    申请号:US18315361

    申请日:2023-05-10

    CPC classification number: G01F23/72 H01H36/02 F01M11/12

    Abstract: An oil level measurement system for an aircraft engine includes a magnetic float disposed in the aircraft engine, a first sensor ladder configured for sensing a position of the magnetic float, and a second sensor ladder configured for sensing a position of the magnetic float. A controller is configured to determine an oil level of an engine based on an engine status signal, a first signal from the first sensor ladder, and a second signal from the second sensor ladder. An oil level sensing method for measuring an oil level within an aircraft engine when the aircraft engine is off includes comparing a first signal from a first sensor ladder with a second signal from a second sensor ladder, indicating a fault when the first signal is different from the second signal, and determining an oil level of an aircraft engine when the first signal matches the second signal.

    ELECTRIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNPRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20230373640A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-23

    申请号:US17748324

    申请日:2022-05-19

    CPC classification number: B64D13/08 B64D2013/064

    Abstract: An electric temperature control system for unpressurized aircraft and methods for operating are disclosed. The electric temperature control system may be electrically powered and used on all-electric aircraft or hybrid aircraft. The electric temperature control system may comprise a vapor cycle cooling system for cooling air and an electric heater for heating air. The electric heater may be a PTC electric heater with individually-controllable heating elements. Various input devices may be disposed in the aircraft allowing an operator to set a compartment temperature, an air source, and a fan speed. A controller controls operations of the electric temperature control system based on feedback received from a plurality of feedback devices and the operator inputs.

    Robotic self programming visual inspection

    公开(公告)号:US11636382B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-25

    申请号:US16531558

    申请日:2019-08-05

    Abstract: A robotic self-learning visual inspection method includes determining if a fixture on a component is known by searching a database of known fixtures. If the fixture is unknown, a robotic self-programming visually learning process is performed that includes determining one or more features of the fixture and providing information via a controller about the one or more features in the database such that the fixture becomes known. When the fixture is known, a robotic self-programming visual inspection process is performed that includes determining if the one or more features each pass an inspection based on predetermined criteria. A robotic self-programming visual inspection system includes a robot having one or more arms each adapted for attaching one or more instruments and tools. The instruments and tools are adapted for performing visual inspection processes.

    Fuel recirculation system
    88.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11623759B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-11

    申请号:US16669868

    申请日:2019-10-31

    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for maintaining bulk fuel temperatures in an aircraft. In one aspect, a recirculation system causes fuel to be delivered from a relatively low point near the feed hopper of each tank on the aircraft to one or more outboard locations of the wings. Once there, the fuel, due to gravity, flows back over the lower skin of the wing in channels back towards the fuselage, thus cooling the fuel. In other aspects, control systems are disclosed that coordinate the recirculation based on fuel levels in the tanks and fuel temperatures. The control systems also utilize a fuel scavenge system to maintain acceptable temperatures in the tanks.

    REPLACEABLE BELT BUCKLE DECORATIVE COVER

    公开(公告)号:US20230048192A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17870366

    申请日:2022-07-21

    Inventor: Thang Chien Phi

    Abstract: A non-structural seat belt buckle cover is disclosed. The seat belt buckle cover may be used to protect seat belt buckles used on aircraft from damage. The seat belt buckle cover may comprise a top cover and a bottom cover that are coupled together to enclose a seat belt buckle. The seat belt buckle cover may comprise various openings to provide a user access to portions of the seat belt buckle.

    SEAT BACKREST INERTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20220363171A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-17

    申请号:US17736681

    申请日:2022-05-04

    Abstract: A seat backrest inertial locking system configured to lock a seat backrest in place upon rapid acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle. The locking system includes an inertial mass located on an actuation ring, the inertial mass configured to cause rotation of the actuation ring when a rapid acceleration or deceleration is experienced. Rotation of the actuation ring causes longitudinal movement of a locking member into a receiving slot disposed on a truss of the seat backrest, thereby locking the seat backrest in place.

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