Fuel tank level monitoring system and method
    1.
    发明授权
    Fuel tank level monitoring system and method 有权
    油箱液位监控系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07197407B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-27

    申请号:US10743212

    申请日:2003-12-22

    IPC分类号: G01F1/00 G01F17/00

    CPC分类号: G01F1/206 G01F1/28 G01F9/008

    摘要: A method and system for monitoring a level of liquid fuel in a tank having a known capacity, wherein the tank fluidly communicates with a fuel supply line through which the fuel is delivered in gaseous form. The method comprises measuring a flow rate of gaseous fuel flowing through the supply line, calculating an expended fuel volume based on the measured flow rate, and determining a remaining liquid fuel level in the tank based on the expended fuel volume and tank capacity. A delivery of liquid fuel to the tank is prompted in response to the remaining liquid fuel level.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于监测具有已知容量的罐中的液体燃料水平的方法和系统,其中所述罐与燃料供应管线流体连通,燃料通过所述燃料供应管线以气态形式被输送。 该方法包括测量流过供应管线的气体燃料的流量,基于测量的流量计算消耗的燃料量,以及基于消耗的燃料量和罐容量确定罐中的剩余液体燃料水平。 响应于剩余的液体燃料水平而促使液体燃料输送到罐中。

    Collective detent system for vertical takeoff flight operations

    公开(公告)号:US5853152A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-29

    申请号:US841096

    申请日:1997-04-29

    IPC分类号: B64C13/04 B64C27/56 B64C13/14

    CPC分类号: B64C13/04 B64C27/56

    摘要: A collective detent system is incorporated in combination with the flight control system of a helicopter to enhance vertical takeoff flight operations of the helicopter. One embodiment of the collective detent system includes a collective control stick that is pivotable through a range of operating positions from a full-down collective position to a full-up collective position with one of the operating positions of the range defining a vertical takeoff operating position that provides the vertical takeoff power level required for the vertical takeoff flight profile of the helicopter, a trim switch for a conventional collective trim system that is operative to implement a trim mode function wherein the collective control stick can be trimmed in any selected operating position, a vertical takeoff (VTO) detent switch that is operative to generate a detent signal when activated, an adjustable sensor that is operative to generate a stick-position signal when the collective control stick is pivoted into the vertical takeoff operating position, a restraint force generating (RFG) device, and a modified trim system circuit that functionally interconnects the trim switch, the VTO detent switch, the adjustable sensor, and the RFG device in interactive combination. Prior to pivoting the collective control stick into the vertical takeoff operating position, the VTO detent switch is activated to generate the detent signal. During the vertical takeoff profile, the adjustable sensor detects the pivotal movement of the collective control stick into the vertical takeoff operating positions and generates the stick-position detent signal in response thereto. The RFG device is automatically operative in response to the detent signal and the stick-position signal to generate a restraint force against the collective control stick to electro-mechanically "detain" the collective control stick in the vertical takeoff operating position and to impede manual movement of the collective control stick out of the vertical takeoff operating position.

    System and method for conducting one engine inoperative flight
procedures training in a dual-engine helicopter
    4.
    发明授权
    System and method for conducting one engine inoperative flight procedures training in a dual-engine helicopter 失效
    用于在双引擎直升机中进行一次发动机无效飞行程序训练的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5873546A

    公开(公告)日:1999-02-23

    申请号:US878712

    申请日:1997-06-19

    CPC分类号: B64D31/06 B64C27/14 G09B9/46

    摘要: A system and method for conducting one engine inoperative (OEI) flight procedures training in a dual-engine helicopter includes a multi-function OEI training switch that is operative to initiate OEI flight procedures training by selecting one of said engines as the single operative engine for OEI flight procedures training, and a training function module that is: (1) operative to establish suppressed 30-second, 2-minute, and maximum continuous OEI operating limits for selected engine operating parameters to limit the actual power provided by said powerplant system during OEI flight procedures training; and (2) operative to generate biasing factors to control the operation of the parametric indicators for the selected engine operating parameters during OEI flight procedures training. During OEI flight procedures training, the training function module limits the actual power output of the helicopter powerplant system to the suppressed 30-second, 2-minute, or maximum continuous OEI operating limits, as selected by the pilot, while simultaneously utilizing the biasing factors to cause the parametric indicators of the selected operative engine to provide display indications to the pilot that the selected operative engine is operating at the actual 30-second, 2-minute, or maximum continuous OEI operating limits, as applicable.

    摘要翻译: 用于在双引擎直升机中执行一个发动机不工作(OEI)飞行程序训练的系统和方法包括多功能OEI训练开关,其可操作以通过选择所述发动机之一来启动OEI飞行程序训练,作为单个操作引擎 OEI飞行程序训练和训练功能模块,其特征在于:(1)为选定的发动机运行参数建立抑制的30秒,2分钟和最大持续OEI运行极限,以限制由所述动力装置系统提供的实际功率 OEI飞行程序培训; 和(2)在OEI飞行程序训练期间,产生偏置因子以控制所选发动机运行参数的参数指示器的操作。 在OEI飞行程序训练期间,训练功能模块将直升机动力装置系统的实际功率输出限制在由飞行员选择的抑制的30秒,2分钟或最大连续OEI运行极限,同时利用偏置因子 使所选择的操作引擎的参数指示符向飞行员提供所选择的操作引擎在实际的30秒,2分钟或最大连续OEI操作限制下运行的显示指示(如适用)。