Aerial refueling coupling for in-flight operation parameter measuring
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B64D-039/00
B64D-039/06
출원번호
US-0728644
(2015-06-02)
등록번호
US-9731835
(2017-08-15)
우선권정보
EP-14382213 (2014-06-03)
발명자
/ 주소
Epsinosa Sanchez, Martín
Terrón Blanco, Jorge
출원인 / 주소
EADS Construcciones Aeronáuticas, S.A.
대리인 / 주소
Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P.A.
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초록▼
The present disclosure refers an aerial refueling coupling for in-flight parameter measuring, including a body configured to receive and support a probe and a removable shell that covers at least part of the body. The aerial refueling coupling includes a sensor system for detecting at least one para
The present disclosure refers an aerial refueling coupling for in-flight parameter measuring, including a body configured to receive and support a probe and a removable shell that covers at least part of the body. The aerial refueling coupling includes a sensor system for detecting at least one parameter related to in-flight refueling operation, a data processing device configured to provide a measure at least relative to parameters detected by the sensor system, a portable storage system, and a power supply system comprising at least on battery for supplying energy, and a ram air turbine for their activation when the aerial refueling coupling is in-flight. The data processing device, the storage system and the power supply system are mounted onto the body covered by the shell.
대표청구항▼
1. An aerial refueling coupling for in-flight parameter measuring, the aerial refueling coupling comprising: a body configured to receive and support a probe;a removable shell that covers at least part of the body;three latching pistons, at least one of which comprises a port for ground testing;a se
1. An aerial refueling coupling for in-flight parameter measuring, the aerial refueling coupling comprising: a body configured to receive and support a probe;a removable shell that covers at least part of the body;three latching pistons, at least one of which comprises a port for ground testing;a sensor system configured for detecting at least one parameter related to an in-flight refueling operation, the sensor system comprising a pressure sensor positioned on the port to detect fuel output pressure during the in-flight refueling operation;a data processing device configured to provide a measure relative to the at least one parameter detected by the sensor system;a portable storage system in communication with the data processing device for storing measurements of the at least one parameter;a power supply system comprising at least one battery, for supplying energy to the data processing device, the sensor system, and the portable storage system, and a ram air turbine for activation thereof when the aerial refueling coupling is in-flight,wherein the data processing device, the portable storage system, and the power supply system are mounted onto the body covered by the shell. 2. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, comprising three latch levers configured to engage a probe, wherein the sensor system comprises at least one potentiometer positioned at each latch lever so as to detect a displacement of each of the latch levers. 3. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, comprising a ball joint to allow rotatable movement of the aerial refueling coupling when the aerial refueling coupling is coupled to a probe for the in-flight refueling operation, wherein the sensor system comprises gauged screws that fix the ball joint to detect axial force exerted by or on the aerial refueling coupling during the in-flight refueling operation to compensate for a drag of the probe. 4. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, wherein the pressure sensor is configured for detecting fuel pressure surges. 5. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, wherein the sensor system comprises three-dimensional (3D) accelerometers and gyroscopes for detecting acceleration and positioning of the aerial refueling coupling. 6. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, further comprising a video camera positioned at an outwards end of the aerial refueling coupling to record the in-flight refueling, the camera being in communication with the portable storage system to store a recording recorded by the video camera. 7. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 6, wherein the data processing device is configured to provide a measure relative to an approach speed of a probe before entry of the probe into the aerial refueling coupling for the in-flight refueling operation. 8. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, comprising a real time clock, which is synchronized with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and connected to the data processing device for synchronizing measures of the at least one parameter. 9. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, wherein the data processing device is configured to measure electrical pulses generated by the ram air turbine when the aerial refueling coupling is in-flight and to calculate an air speed from the electrical pulses measured. 10. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, wherein the power supply system comprises a battery configured to store energy and to supply energy to the data processing device, the sensor system, and the portable storage system, the battery being configured to withstand in-flight conditions. 11. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, wherein the data processing device is configured to stop providing an energy to the sensor system, the portable storage system, and the data processing device itself from the power supply system when the ram air turbine stops generating sufficient electrical pulses. 12. The aerial refueling coupling according to claim 1, wherein the portable storage system is a removable memory card.
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