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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8353484 | Cockpit rudder control mechanism for an aircraft A cockpit rudder control mechanism is described for accepting aircraft control input utilizing rudder pedals depending from a movable carriage to rotate a shaft. The mechanism may be removed from the aircraft for maintenance and the position of the mechanism within ... | 01/15/2013 |
| 7874526 | Full authority fly-by-wire pedal system A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft.... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7726611 | Active rudder pedal mechanism with foreign object strike tolerance and articulating brake A rudder pedal mechanism is configured with foreign object strike tolerance and/or with an articulating brake. The foreign object strike tolerance is implemented via a force transfer mechanism that is responsive to an input force supplied to the rudder pedal. The fo... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7690604 | Rudder pedal assembly including non-parallel slide rails A rudder pedal assembly exhibits sufficient ergonomic feel for a pilot, and is relatively small in overall size. The rudder pedal assembly includes a plurality of rails disposed non-parallel to each other within a common plane, and a rudder pedal. The rudder pedal i... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7644893 | Full authority fly-by-wire pedal system A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft.... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7114411 | Pedal adjuster A pedal adjuster for adjusting the position of pedals within a vehicle. The pedal adjuster assembly includes a frame member mounted to a support and a pedal arm pivotally mounted to the frame. The frame includes a pair of sides having slots to receive a clevis. The ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6918316 | Adjustable pedal assembly An adjustable pedal assembly includes a mounting arrangement (1) for attachment to a vehicle structure (37), an accelerator pedal (6), a brake pedal (7), and a clutch pedal (8). The pedals (6, 7, 8) are pivotally supported w... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6675076 | System, autopilot supplement assembly and method for increasing autopilot control authority A system is provided for increasing autopilot control authority in a vehicle, such as aircraft including mechanical control systems. The system includes an autopilot system, a control element and an autopilot supplement assembly. The autopilot system can ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6526338 | Electrical fly-by-wire system for operating an aircraft rudder An electrical fly-by-wire system for operating an aircraft rudder includes a low-pass filter, arranged between a rudder bar and an actuator of a rudder. The low-pass filter receives a control command from the rudder bar corresponding to the degree of trav... | 02/25/2003 |
| 5833173 | Aircraft frequency adaptive modal suppression system An aircraft modal suppression system which recognizes that the frequency and phase of the body bending mode varies when the weight of the aircraft differs from the design gross weight. An active damper notch filter which is tabulated as a function of airc... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5791596 | Process and device for the control of the rudder of an aircraft A device for controlling a rudder of an aircraft has at least two servo-systems each including at least one electric control input. At least one of the servo-systems is a mixed servo-system that also has a mechanical control input. When an engine fault oc... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5738310 | Rudder bar system with force gradient for a helicopter A rudder bar system for a helicopter controlled in yaw by acting on the tail rotor or an equivalent device has a capability, as a function of the parameters representative of the current flight status of the helicopter, of either automatically continuousl... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5725184 | Brake rudder pedal system for light aircraft A brake rudder pedal system for a light aircraft is disclosed including a pair of pedal bodies whose tops are rotatably supported between hull frames; rudder and steering operation members being rotatably connected to the pedal bodies thereoutside, the me... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5056742 | Modular rudder pedal and brake control assembly for aircraft A modular, pedal-type rudder, brake, and nose gear steering control assembly for an aircraft. The modules are installed below the instrument panel in the cockpit of the aircraft, thus avoiding the need for floor or bulkhead penetrations. Mechanical linkag... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4848708 | Adjustable assembly for aircraft rudder, brake and nose landing gear steering control A rudder, brake and nose landing gear steering control assembly for an aircraft provides adjustable positioning of the assembly's control pedals relative to the pilot. Pedal adjustment is accomplished by pivoting the entire assembly, which includes pivoti... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4489904 | Actuating mechanism for an auxiliary power source An actuating mechanism, for putting into operation a ram-air turbine of an aircraft, includes a slide member linearly moveable and connected with a Bowden cable which is actuatable in dependence on a blocking mechanism. In order that the actuating install... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4484722 | Translating rudder pedal system A translating rudder pedal system which includes a rudder pedal assembly and a reclinable, translationally movable, seat operably connected to the pedal assembly, with both the pedal assembly and the seat mounted in a vehicle, such as an aircraft. The sys... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4470570 | Control assembly for aircraft A pedal control assembly for a pilot station of an aircraft. The pedals are arranged in a module for linear sliding movement and position sensing members transmit appropriate signals to control components of the aircraft.... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4206891 | Helicopter pedal feel force proportional to side slip The yaw channel of a helicopter, which includes a yaw servo having a yaw trim valve operable to automatically hold heading, and at cruise speeds alternatively operable to provide controlled yaw for coordinated turns, which is normally disengaged by switch... | 06/10/1980 |
| 4192476 | Rudder pedal adjustment system A mechanism for positioning an aircraft rudder and brake pedal to accommodate the pilot. The present invention provides a means whereby aircraft rudder and brake cables adjustments are not disturbed when the assembly is repositioned anywhere within the ad... | 03/11/1980 |
| 3931943 | Airplane rudder and controls In a small airplane, a combination nose wheel, shroud and rudder is provided. The shroud encloses all but a lower cord of the wheel. The shroud has an aerodynamic profile and is pivotable for inflight guidance by a pair of actuator pedals pivoted to the i... | 01/13/1976 |
