FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE ACTUATION SYSTEM
    1.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240326985A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18619977

    申请日:2024-03-28

    IPC分类号: B64C13/28

    CPC分类号: B64C13/28

    摘要: A flight control surface actuation system includes a rotary actuator having an output part configured to rotate about an axis (R-R), a connecting rod for connecting a flight control surface to the rotary actuator, and a connection mechanism connecting a first end of the connecting rod to the output part such that rotation of the output part about the axis causes at least part of the connection rod to rotate about the axis. The connection mechanism comprises a connection structure fixed to the output part and an engagement part mounted for rotation about a longitudinal axis. The engagement part extends through the connecting rod and is fixed to it. A position sensor is arranged to measure the angular displacement of the first end of the connecting rod about the axis.

    TORQUE TRANSMISSION DEVICE
    3.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240167520A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-23

    申请号:US18511258

    申请日:2023-11-16

    IPC分类号: F16D7/02 B64C13/50

    CPC分类号: F16D7/027 B64C13/50

    摘要: A device for selectively transmitting torque between an input shaft and an output shaft includes: a first plurality of friction disks configured to rotate with the input shaft; a second plurality of friction disks configured to rotate with the output shaft and interdigitated with the first plurality of friction disks; a plurality of roller disks wherein each of the plurality of roller disks includes a first disk-to-roller interface with one of the first plurality of friction disks and a second disk-to-roller interface with one of the second plurality of friction disks; a first resilient member configured to provide a force (FSPR) through the first and second plurality of friction disks and roller disks; a solenoid configured to overcome the force (FSPR) from the resilient member when energised. the device may be selectively placed in one of a first mode and a second mode depending on torque requirements.

    ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230160458A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-25

    申请号:US17993203

    申请日:2022-11-23

    摘要: An electromechanical actuator (EMA) includes a plurality of modes and includes an electrical motor having a motor shaft extending along an axis (A) and that drives the shaft to rotate about the axis and a gear assembly mounted around, and in geared connection with the shaft, to rotate with the shaft. The EMA output is connected to the gear assembly such that rotation of the motor shaft causes rotation of the output via the gear assembly, the output rotating at a speed which is a predetermined fraction of the speed of rotation of the motor shaft based on the gear ratio of the gear assembly. The EMA also includes a synchroniser comprising a first conical portion connected to an end of the motor shaft, and a second conical portion connected to a ratchet. The synchroniser has an engaged position and a disengaged position.

    EMA DROOP FUNCTION AND STOPS PROTECTION MANAGEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20240243637A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-18

    申请号:US18408847

    申请日:2024-01-10

    IPC分类号: H02K7/12 B64C5/10 H02K7/116

    摘要: An electromechanical actuator assembly operable in a plurality of modes. The EMA assembly includes: an electrical motor having a motor shaft extending along an axis (A) of the EMA, the motor driving the shaft to rotate about the axis; a gear assembly mounted around, and in geared connection with the shaft, to rotate with the shaft; an EMA output connected to the gear assembly such that rotation of the motor shaft causes rotation of the output via the gear assembly, the output rotating at a speed which is a predetermined fraction of the speed of rotation of the motor shaft based on the gear ratio of the gear assembly

    ACTUATOR CONTROL VALVE ARRANGEMENT
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200255126A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-13

    申请号:US16710370

    申请日:2019-12-11

    发明人: Raphael MEDINA

    IPC分类号: B64C13/50 F15B11/08 F15B15/20

    摘要: An actuator control arrangement includes a hydraulic actuator having a housing and a piston rod axially moveable within the housing, a stop disposed within the housing to limit the extent of movement of the piston rod into the housing, and a solenoid valve arranged between a pressure source and the actuator. The solenoid valve is switchable between a first mode and a second mode in response to an electric control signal, wherein, in the first mode, the solenoid valve creates a fluid flow path from the pressure source to the actuator so as to locate the stop in its neutral position and in the second mode, the solenoid valve creates a fluid flow path to release pressure from the actuator to permit the stop to move to its retracted position. In the event of electrical failure, the stop will set the actuator to its neutral position.

    LOWER ATTACHMENT FOR TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILISER ACTUATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20240190555A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-13

    申请号:US18530566

    申请日:2023-12-06

    IPC分类号: B64C13/28 F16H25/20

    CPC分类号: B64C13/28 F16H25/205

    摘要: There is provided a lower attachment for a trimmable horizontal stabiliser actuator (THSA) for connecting the THSA to a flight control surface. The attachment includes: a nut assembly for providing a load path through the THSA to the flight control surface when the THSA is connected to the flight control surface. The nut assembly includes a nut for location on a screw shaft of the THSA, a failsafe plate for coupling to the flight control surface, and a transfer plate for transferring load between the failsafe plate and the nut. The nut assembly has a first unloaded configuration in which there is no contact between the nut and the transfer plate, and a second loaded configuration in which there is contact between a first pair of opposed surfaces of the nut and the transfer plate.

    ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220250737A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-11

    申请号:US17584571

    申请日:2022-01-26

    IPC分类号: B64C13/38 F16H37/04 B64C9/00

    摘要: An actuator system includes a motor and an actuator positioning member to be driven by the motor from a start position to an actuated position. The system also includes a harmonic drive assembly between the motor and the actuator positioning member arranged to transfer torque from the motor to the actuator positioning member at a gear ratio of greater than 1:1. The system further includes means for disconnecting the harmonic drive assembly in response to failure of the motor and/or torque transfer such as to allow the positioning member to return to the start position.

    ACTUATOR CONTROL VALVE ARRANGEMENT
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200255125A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-13

    申请号:US16704037

    申请日:2019-12-05

    摘要: A spoiler actuator can be operated by applying high pressure to a first chamber of the actuator on receipt of a command to extend the spoiler; applying high pressure to a second chamber of the actuator on receipt of a command to retract the spoiler; and on failure of a supply of the high pressure actuating an anti-extension valve to prevent extension of the spoiler; disengaging the anti-extension valve to permit extension if pressure applied to the anti-extension valve exceeds a predetermined force of a spring biasing the anti-extension valve to the engaged position, wherein additional force is applied to the anti-extension valve if the spoiler is retracted beyond a neutral position.