Checking and angle-of-attack sensor vane assembly
AssigneeThales
InventorsCécile Hemelsdael, Stéphane Damiens Tessier
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Abstract
Methods and devices for checking the geometry of an angle-of-attack sensor belonging to an aircraft are provided. The device includes one or more stages, a stage comprising a slot the geometric dimensions of which are specifically configured to accept a portion of the said angle-of-attack sensor. The device allows a visual inspection but can also be instrumented (photoelectric cell, laser, camera) in order to verify the geometry of the sensor in detail. Developments notably describe the use of signal indicators, motorized stages, one or more image sensors, specific materials, communications with computers, or placement by drone and/or robotic arm. Software aspects are described.
Claims15
An assembly comprising:
- an angle of attack sensor of an aircraft, the angle of attack sensor comprising a body and a vane assembly mounted on said body, the vane assembly comprising a vane and a base, the base of the vane assembly being pivotable relative to the body and the vane;
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- a device comprising several levels, each level comprising a notch whose geometric dimensions are specifically configured to receive and embrace a portion of the vane of the angle of attack sensor when the device is placed against the vane of the vane assembly directly on the aircraft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.