Aviation hydraulic propulsion system utilizing secondary controlled drives

    公开(公告)号:US11603209B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-14

    申请号:US16755527

    申请日:2018-10-08

    摘要: A hydraulic propulsion system is disclosed which includes an input interface configured to receive mechanical power from a power source, a pressure source comprising one or more fixed or variable displacement pumps coupled to the input interface and adaptable to convert mechanical power to hydraulic power and controlling outlet pressure of the pressure source (system pressure), one or more variable displacement motors coupled to the pressure source via a corresponding high-pressure line configured to be mechanically coupled to one or more aerodynamic rotors of an aircraft and comprising a closed loop speed control arrangement in response to a commanded rotor speed, and a controller configured to control the speed of one or more variable displacement motors by providing a control signal for controlling the system pressure.

    Throttle system
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11542883B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US16707567

    申请日:2019-12-09

    摘要: Disclosed is a throttle quadrant arrangement utilizing a throttle lever mechanically connected to three Rotary Variable Differential Transformers (RVDTs). The signals from the RVDTs are monitored by a process where the processing component. More specifically, RVDT outputs are monitored by the engine control system to determine if they are outside a predetermined range of operability. If an RVDT is not operable, the engine control system establishes a thrust output using the signal from one of the functional two. If only one or none are within the range, the system moves on to a default mode.

    Throttle system
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11199867B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-14

    申请号:US16707586

    申请日:2019-12-09

    摘要: Disclosed is a throttle quadrant arrangement having a throttle lever which is independently mechanically connected to different Rotary Variable Differential Transformers (RVDTs). A friction lever selectively creates and releases friction from the throttle lever to enable it to be selectively positioned. The system is configured such that the mechanical connections existing between the throttle lever and the RVDTs are shielded from the friction created by the friction lever.

    THROTTLE SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210173425A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-10

    申请号:US16707586

    申请日:2019-12-09

    摘要: Disclosed is a throttle quadrant arrangement having a throttle lever which is independently mechanically connected to different Rotary Variable Differential Transformers (RVDTs). A friction lever selectively creates and releases friction from the throttle lever to enable it to be selectively positioned. The system is configured such that the mechanical connections existing between the throttle lever and the RVDTs are shielded from the friction created by the friction lever.

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING ROTOR ACOUSTICS OF AN AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20210139138A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-13

    申请号:US16680357

    申请日:2019-11-11

    申请人: BETA AIR LLC

    摘要: A system for reducing rotor acoustics of an aircraft. The system includes a structural feature of an aircraft and a propulsor configured for fixed-wing flight mounted on the structural feature. The system further includes a plurality of rotors mounted on the structural feature. The plurality of rotors are configured to include a first rotor, a first motor mechanically coupled to the first rotor, a second rotor, and a second motor mechanically coupled to the second rotor. The system further includes an aircraft controller communicating with the first motor, second motor, and the propulsor. The system includes an alignment module configured to place the second rotor in alignment with the first rotor. The system further includes a rotational control module configured to initiate rotation of the plurality of rotors. Initiating rotation of the plurality of rotors further includes initiating rotation of the first rotor and the second rotor.