초록 ▼

A coupler/decoupler is suitable for connecting one mechanical system to another and, upon application of sufficient force, resettably disengaging the first mechanical system from the second. In particular, the coupler/decoupler couples the pilot's or co-pilot's controls to the primary flight control

A coupler/decoupler is suitable for connecting one mechanical system to another and, upon application of sufficient force, resettably disengaging the first mechanical system from the second. In particular, the coupler/decoupler couples the pilot's or co-pilot's controls to the primary flight control system in a helicopter. In the event that the primary flight control system jams, applying a selected force to the controls causes the coupler/decoupler to disengage the primary flight control system, allowing the control to move again. In addition, the coupler/decoupler is configured to transmit a signal when the primary flight control system is disengaged, which activates a backup flight control system.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A decoupler system configured to selectively engage and disengage a first responsive system and a second responsive system to and from an input source, comprising:an input arm configured to receive a force from the input source;a force sensor having a threshold configured to automat

[ I claim:] [1.] A decoupler system configured to selectively engage and disengage a first responsive system and a second responsive system to and from an input source, comprising:an input arm configured to receive a force from the input source;a force sensor having a threshold configured to automatically disengage the first responsive system and activate the second responsive system only when a magnitude of said force exceeds said threshold;an output system configured to transfer said force to the first responsive system while said magnitude of said force remains below said threshold; anda transfer mechanism configured to transfer said force to the second responsive system after said force sensor activates the second responsive system.