公开(公告)号：WO2015181525A3

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：PCT/GB2015/051456

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Inventor： TAYLOR, Adam ,  BEAN, Jason, Howard

IPC: B64C13/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05G9/047

Abstract: An active inceptor apparatus and method for operating a machine. The apparatus comprises a stick member having a grip portion, the stick member being pivotably mounted relative to a housing. It further comprises a position sensor responsive to, and for generating signals indicative of, stick member position. A force sensor is provided on the stick member responsive to, and for generating signals indicative of, force applied to the stick by a user. The apparatus also includes a control unit operable to receive the position and force signals from the position and force sensors respectively. The control unit is operable to process the signals according to a predetermined relationship to determine a value FD indicative of force applied to the stick member relative to displacement of the stick member. The control unit is also operable to generate machine control signals as a function of position signals and force signals in dependence upon the value FD, for communication to the machine.

公开(公告)号：WO2011048399A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：PCT/GB2010/051685

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC ,  TAYLOR, Adam

Inventor： TAYLOR, Adam

IPC: B64C13/46

CPC classification number: B64C13/46 ,  B64C13/10

Abstract: A tactile cueing apparatus for incorporation in an aircraft flight control system comprisinga flight control surface, and a pilots inceptor (12) for moving the surface via a servo-assisted mechanical linkage (28) connecting the inceptor to the control surface, the apparatus comprising a force sensor for sensing a force applied to the inceptor by the pilot to move the control surface, an electromechanical actuator (34) configured to be installed with the mechanical linkage between the inceptor and means in the system providing said servo- assistance, and control means programmed to cause the actuator (i) to move so that the linkage moves to a position determined by said force according to a predetermined relationship, (ii) to apply to the inceptor a resisting force according to a predetermined relationship and which when the linkage has moved to its commanded position is equal and opposite to the force sensed by the force sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于结合在包括飞行控制表面的飞行器飞行控制系统中的触觉提示装置和用于通过将受体连接到控制表面的伺服辅助机械联动装置（28）来移动表面的导频接收器（12），该装置包括 力传感器，用于感测由飞行员施加到受体的力以移动控制表面;机电致动器（34），被配置为安装在受体之间的机械连杆和提供所述伺服辅助的系统中的装置;以及控制装置 被编程为使致动器（i）移动，使得连杆根据预定关系移动到由所述力确定的位置，（ii）根据预定关系向受体施加抵抗力，以及当连杆具有 移动到其指令位置与由力传感器感测的力相等并相反。

公开(公告)号：WO2014096773A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：PCT/GB2013/053183

申请日：2013-12-02

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Inventor： TAYLOR, Adam ,  DESALVO, Keith, Michael

IPC: B64C13/04

CPC classification number: G05G1/04 ,  B64C13/04 ,  G05G5/03 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G25/00 ,  G05G2009/04718 ,  G05G2009/04766

Abstract: INCEPTOR APPARATUS An inceptor apparatus and method for operating a machine, theoperation of the machine providing an output from at least one inertial sensor. The apparatus comprises a stick member having a base portion, and a grip portion extending from the base portion in only one direction. The apparatus further comprises at least one sensor for generating actual stick member position data, and a control unit configured to receive an inertial force signal from the or each inertial sensor and the actual stick member position data. The control unit is operable generate a first stick member position compensation signal in dependence upon the inertial force signal and actual stick member position data. Figure 1.

Abstract translation: 感应器装置用于操作机器的受体装置和方法，所述机器的操作提供来自至少一个惯性传感器的输出。 该装置包括具有基部的棒状构件和从一个方向从基部延伸的把持部。 该装置还包括用于产生实际的棒状构件位置数据的至少一个传感器，以及被配置为接收来自或每个惯性传感器的惯性力信号和实际的杆构件位置数据的控制单元。 控制单元可操作地根据惯性力信号和实际的杆构件位置数据产生第一棒状构件位置补偿信号。 图1。

公开(公告)号：WO2017178790A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：PCT/GB2017/050862

申请日：2017-03-28

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Inventor： TAYLOR, Adam

IPC: B64C13/12

CPC classification number: B64C13/0421 ,  B64C13/12 ,  B64D43/00

Abstract: An aircraft (101) is provided with a single centrally located inceptor (110) for controlling pitch and roll of the aircraft. The inceptor (110) is provided with a double grip (11, 112) so that it may be comfortably operated by either a pilot or a co-pilot. A central location for the inceptor ensures that its motion and position is visible to both pilot and co-pilot. Not only is this a benefit from a safety point of view but also during pilot training. Alternatively, two inceptors (411, 412) are provided in the centre console (406) adjacent to one another for operation respectively by the pilot and co-pilot and may be mechanically linked. Optionally, the aircraft may be provided with outboard throttle quadrants (117, 118) for operation respectively by the co-pilot and pilot. The outboard throttle quadrants may be mechanically linked together.

Abstract translation: 飞机（101）具有单个位于中央的感应器（110），用于控制飞机的俯仰和俯仰。 感受器（110）设有双握柄（11,112），以便其可以由飞行员或副驾驶员舒适地操作。 导弹的中心位置确保其飞行员和副驾驶员都能看到其动作和位置。 从安全角度来看，这不仅是一个好处，而且在飞行员培训期间也是如此。 或者，两个感受器（411,412）设置在中央控制台（406）中彼此相邻，以分别由飞行员和副驾驶员操作，并且可以机械地连接。 可选地，飞行器可以设置有舷外节气门象限（117,118）以供副驾驶和飞行员分别操作。 舷外扇形象限可以机械连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：WO2020070468A1

公开(公告)日：2020-04-09

申请号：PCT/GB2019/052591

申请日：2019-09-16

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Inventor： TAYLOR, Adam

IPC: B64C13/04 ,  B64C13/50

Abstract: An oscillation system comprises an oscillation circuitry configured to cause at least one motor of a first set of motors to provide an oscillation of a user-input device in at least one axis of the user-input device. The oscillation may be triggered in response to an input from at least one sensor, the user- input device for operating an aircraft control system of an aircraft. The oscillation circuitry is configured to operate independently from a resistive force circuitry. The resistive force circuitry is to provide a resistive force to the user-input device, using the at least one motor of the first set of motors.

公开(公告)号：WO2019122807A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：PCT/GB2018/053448

申请日：2018-11-29

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Inventor： TAYLOR, Adam ,  DRAPER, Jonathan David

IPC: B64C13/04 ,  B64C25/50 ,  G05G9/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/04 ,  B64C25/50

Abstract: Aircraft control systems to enable shared input controls. A single inceptor may provide outputs to control both land-based aircraft controls and air-based aircraft controls to reduce the number of inceptors required. In an example a side-stick provides control of both pitch and aircraft nose-wheel steering. Active inceptor technology may be utilised to provide feedback to the operator on the control system state.

公开(公告)号：WO2007132267A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：PCT/GB2007/050256

申请日：2007-05-11

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC ,  TAYLOR, Adam ,  WELLS, Daniel, John ,  INGLETON, Martyn

Inventor： TAYLOR, Adam ,  WELLS, Daniel, John ,  INGLETON, Martyn

IPC: G05G9/047 ,  G05G1/04

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  B64C13/04 ,  B64C13/10 ,  G05G1/04 ,  G05G2009/04707 ,  G05G2009/04718 ,  G05G2009/04748 ,  G05G2009/04762 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: An active stick apparatus (40) includes a stick housing (41) and a stick control member (42) pivotally mounted to the stick housing (41) at a pivot point (43). The pivot point (43) acts to divide the stick control member (42) into a first member section (44) and a second member section (45). The pivot point (43) allows the stick control member (42) to pivot with respect to the stick housing (41), as indicated by directional arrows (46) and (47). An actuator (50) is attached to the first member section (44) at an end distal from the pivot point (43). The actuator (50) is arranged to act as a counterbalance to movement of the stick control member (42) about the pivot point (43) under acceleration forces asserted on the stick control member (42). The output axle drive (52) of the actuator (50) is fixedly coupled to a first section (53) of a drive link (54) and a second section (55) of the drive link (54) is pivotally coupled to a first section (56) of a mounting linkage (57). A second section (58) of the mounting linkage (57) is pivotally coupled to the stick housing (41). Coupling of the actuator (50) to the first member section mitigates the requirement for a conventional lump mass.

Abstract translation: 主动棒装置（40）包括一个杆壳体（41）和一个在枢轴点（43）处枢转地安装到杆壳体（41）上的杆控制件（42）。 枢转点（43）用于将棒控制构件（42）分成第一构件部分（44）和第二构件部分（45）。 枢转点（43）允许棒控制构件（42）相对于杆壳体（41）枢转，如方向箭头（46）和（47）所示。 致动器（50）在远离枢转点（43）的一端附接到第一构件部分（44）。 所述致动器（50）被布置成在所述杆控制构件（42）上断定的加速力作用下作为所述杆控制构件（42）绕所述枢转点（43）移动的平衡。 致动器（50）的输出轴驱动器（52）固定地联接到驱动连杆（54）的第一部分（53），并且驱动连杆（54）的第二部分（55）枢转地联接到第一 （57）的部分（56）。 安装联动装置（57）的第二部分（58）枢转地联接到杆壳体（41）。 致动器（50）与第一构件部分的联接减轻了对常规块体的要求。