Sidestick-type thrust control simulator
Patent 4907970 Issued on March 13, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 30, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 30, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2804698 2936976 2940699 3024539 3028126 3378938 3523665 3771037 Two axis side controller for aircraft Controller InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 175381 filed on 03/30/1988US Classes:434/45, Simulation of feel of control means (e.g., flight control stick, etc.)74/471R, Multiple controlled elements74/491, Hand operated244/223With feelExaminersPrimary: Picard, Leo P.Assistant: Harrison, Jessica J. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG09B 009/08AbstractA simulator handgrip is connected to the shaft of a slip clutch which offers resistance to handgrip displacement, thereby simulating the "feel" of an actual thrust control for aircraft. Linkages are provided for measuring the amount of handgrip displacement as an electrical signal that may be utilized by a simulator computer. Adjustment devices are provided for moving the handgrip and clutch devices along a diagonal direction to accommodate pilots of different height. | |
