Abstract:
An example release mechanism for an ejection jack includes a locking mechanism disposed about an axis. A pivotable first leg is connected to a pivotable second leg by a crossbar. A blocking pin is rotatably connected to the first leg and the second leg such that the locking mechanism abuts the blocking pin. A first solenoid includes a first rod abutting one of the first leg or the second leg. The first rod extends a first distance perpendicular to the axis and is configured to exert a first force to push the first leg and second leg away from the solenoid. The first leg and second leg are configured to pivot away from the first solenoid such that the blocking pin no longer abuts the locking mechanism.
Abstract:
An apparatus has a first motor for moving an actuator, a first brake for selectively braking the motor, a second brake that is engaged, the second brake dissipating torque spikes in the system, and a gear attaching the first motor to the actuator to cause the actuator to move and to the second brake whereby the torque spikes overcome stiction in the engaged brake so that the torque spike is dissipated in the engaged brake
Abstract:
A safelock system for removable gears is provided having a self-seating gear segment rotatably mounted on a helical ball spline for bi-directional axial movement with respect to the gear teeth to be locked. A relubrication structure is provided to service the interior of the ball spline. The interlocking teeth are two-dimensionally tapered from the point of initial engagement. Diverse biasing structures are employed to facilitate the axial self-seating reaction of the gear segment after initial engagement with the gear to be locked.
Abstract:
Wax-encapsulated particles having a core particle or an aggregate of core particles selected from the group of an organic peroxy acid, a diacyl peroxide, an inorganic peroxygen compound, a bleach catalyst, a peroxygen bleach precursor and mixtures thereof together with 0.01% to about 5% by weight of a surfactant. The resulting particles exhibit release rates from their capsules and dissolution rates comparable to uncoated core materials.
Abstract:
Size problems and large power requirements for operating a no-back are avoided in a pilot operated no-back including a housing (10) journaling input and output shafts (12, 18). A brake disc pack (32) is disposed within the housing (10) and is compressible to prevent rotation of the output shaft (18). A ball ramp mechanism (24) has a rotary input plate (26) and a rotary output plate (28), the latter being axially movable to compress the brake disc pack (32). A selectively operable electric pilot brake (70) is provided to retard rotation of the output plate (28) but allow motion via opposing load if disengaged.
Abstract:
A rotary stop mechanism (10) in accordance with the invention stops rotation of a shaft (12) at a fixed angular position in response to relative rotation of first and second gears (14, 16) on the shaft through a fixed angle which causes a stop pin (26) to project axially from one of the gears to engage a stop (32) when the relative angular rotation occurs by utilizing a control track (34) having a section (48) varying in axial position with respect to the axis of rotation to cause the stop pin to project axially to a position at which the stop pin hits the stop when the gear carrying the stop pin rotates to a fixed angular position.
Abstract:
A fault detector for a triplexed mechanical or hydromechanical system which provides for improvement in cost, reliability and weight over previously known balance beam arrangements for achieving redundant two-channel operation to provide a fail-operating first failure mode for operation of aircraft components which require reliable operation for flight safety. The fault detector for a triplexed mechanical or hydromechanical system has a tripodal summing member which receives three mechanical position signals in three different channels with the tripodal summing member retaining a position perpendicular to the force transmitted by the tripodal summing member in response to the position signals and tipping when one of the input signals deviates significantly from the other two. A structure for detecting a malfunction senses a greater amount of movement of the tripodal summing member at its connection to the mechanical position signal which is malfunctioning to provide an indication as to which mechanical position signal is faulty. In response to detection of the faulty operation, a mechanism disconnects the channel having the faulty operation. An alignment structure is operable to restore the tripodal summing member to its normal perpendicular position to enable continued operation by means of the mechanical position signals which are still accurate.
Abstract:
A power boost mechanism for converting pilot linear throttle input commands to rotary motion and providing amplification of output torque to an engine fuel control and having an output shaft adapted for connection to an engine power lever assembly. An input member is movable in response to a throttle input command and power boost structure responsive to movement of the input member causes rotation of the output shaft. The mechanism further includes feedback structure associated with the output shaft and responsive to movement thereof for returning said power boost structure to a null position independently of said input member, structure automatically enabling direct operation of the output shaft by said input member when the power boost structure is inoperative, and structure responsive to a malfunction in the engine fuel control causing limited rotation of the output shaft without movement of said input member.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a force limiting assembly that includes a force transmitting reciprocating output member carried by an actuator member mounted at one end for rotation in a force limiting assembly housing. A power input member is secured to the actuating member in the housing. The assembly is provided with a release mechanism secured to the assembly housing and mechanically releasably secured to the actuating member to thereby permit the actuating member to move axially into the housing. The axial movement into the housing occurs only when an axial force present in the actuating member, which force is directed towards the housing, exceeds a preset value which results in the sudden release and movement of the actuating member and the power input member into locking cooperation with a portion of the assembly housing. While the power input member is in locking cooperation with the housing, no further input power may be transmitted from the power input member to the actuating member and the force transmitting output member. The release mechanism additionally allows the actuating member and the input member to have limited movement in a direction along the actuating member away from the housing whenever a predetermined force is applied to the actuating member in the direction away from the housing. The input member, when experiencing the movement in a direction away from the housing, cooperatively mechanically locks with a portion of the housing, whereupon no further input power may be transmitted from the power input member to the actuating member and the force transmitting output member.
Abstract:
A power boost mechanism for converting pilot linear throttle input commands to rotary motion and providing amplification of output torque to an engine fuel control and having an output shaft adapted for connection to an engine power lever assembly. An input member is movable in response to a throttle input command and power boost structure responsive to movement of the input member causes rotation of the output shaft. The mechanism further includes feedback structure associated with the output shaft and responsive to movement thereof for returning said power boost structure to a null position independently of said input member, structure automatically enabling direct operation of the output shaft by said input member when the power boost structure is inoperative, and structure responsive to a malfunction in the engine fuel control causing limited rotation of the output shaft without movement of said input member.