US4770375A
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Collective stick force-check device
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1986-07-24
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Granted: 1988-09-13
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Expires: 2006-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A device useful for verifying and setting the minimal resistive force setting of a collective stick in an aircraft using a collective stick is disclosed. The device is permanently attached to the collective stick and may be used by the pilot at any time. A method of setting the minimal resistive force setting on an aircraft using a collective stick is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas D. Lappos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:39
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C27/00; B64C27/54; B64C27/56; B64C13/00; B64C13/02; B64C13/04; B64C13/042; B64C13/0421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
Collective pitch apparatus in an aircraft comprising; a collective stick movably attached at one end to an airframe and having a handle at the other end; resistive force means attached to the airframe for exerting a resistive force upon the collective stick in opposition to a stick-moving force applied to the collective stick; characterized by: force check means permanently fixed to the collective stick for providing a response to a preselected threshold force exerted on the collective stick via the force check means, the preselected threshold force being proportional to a preselected resistive force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
Collective pitch apparatus in an aircraft comprising; a collective stick movably attached at one end to an airframe and having a handle at the other end; resistive force means attached to the airframe for exerting a resistive force upon the collective stick in opposition to a stick-moving force applied to the collective stick; characterized by: force check means permanently fixed to the collective stick for providing a response to a preselected threshold force exerted on the collective stick via the force check means, the preselected threshold force being proportional to a preselected resistive force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
Collective pitch apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the force check means comprises: a lever disposed beneath the collective stick, one end of the lever affixed near the handle thereon, the other end of the lever being spaced apart from the collective stick so that when a stick-moving force at least as great as the threshold force is applied to the collective stick via the lever, the spaced apart end of the lever contacts the collective stick.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
Collective pitch apparatus according to claim 2 characterized in that indicator means are disposed on the collective stick adjacent to the spaced apart end of the lever so that when the lever contacts the collective stick via the indicator means, an indication thereof is provided to the pilot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Collective pitch apparatus according to claim 3 characterized in that the indicator means forms an electrical contact and the resilient lever forms another electrical contact, wherein the contacts complete an electrical circuit when the force check means responds to a preselected threshold force.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of setting the resistive force exerted on a collective stick by an adjustable resistive force means, comprises: providing a force check means permanently fixed to the collective stick in an aircraft responsive to a preselected threshold force exerted on the collective stick via the force check means; exerting a stick-moving force to the collective stick via the force check means; adjustably varying the resistive force means until the force check means responds approximately simultaneously with the movement of the collective stick.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of setting the resistive force exerted on a collective stick by an adjustable resistive force means, comprises: providing a force check means permanently fixed to the collective stick in an aircraft responsive to a preselected threshold force exerted on the collective stick via the force check means; exerting a stick-moving force to the collective stick via the force check means; adjustably varying the resistive force means until the force check means responds approximately simultaneously with the movement of the collective stick.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-09-13 | 1992-03-14 | 1992-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-13 | 1996-03-14 | 1996-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-13 | 2000-03-14 | 2000-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |