Aircraft simulation yoke, and associated systems and methods
AssigneeSpecular Theory, Inc.
InventorsMitchel Thompson, Daniel Michelson
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Abstract
Aircraft simulation yokes, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A representative system includes a yoke handle, and an anchoring device operably connected to the yoke handle. The anchoring device includes a first linkage pivotably coupled to a first section of the yoke handle, a second linkage pivotably coupled to a second section of the yoke handle, and a connector coupled to the first linkage and the second linkage. When the yoke handle is pushed or pulled, a translational movement of one of the linkages is greater than a translational movement of the other linkage such that the yoke handle tilts about a rotation axis offset from the yoke handle.
Claims20
A flight simulation system, comprising:
- a yoke handle;
- and
- an anchoring device operably connected to the yoke handle,
- wherein the anchoring device comprises:
- a first linkage pivotably coupled to a first section of the yoke handle,
- a second linkage pivotably coupled to a second section of the yoke handle, and
- a connector coupled to the first linkage and the second linkage,
- wherein, when the yoke handle is pushed or pulled, a translational movement of one of the linkages is greater than a translational movement of the other linkage such that the yoke handle tilts about a rotation axis offset from the yoke handle.
An anchoring device for simulating yoke control of an aircraft, comprising:
- a first elongated member pivotably coupled to a first section of a yoke handle,
- a second elongated member pivotably coupled to a second section of the yoke handle, and
- a connector coupled between the first elongated member and the second elongated member,
- wherein, when the yoke handle is pushed in a first direction, the first elongated member is in a first translational position and the second elongated member is in a second translational position such that the yoke handle is tilted at a first angle, and
- wherein, when the yoke handle is pulled in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, the first elongated member is in a third translational position and the second elongated member is in a fourth translational position such that the yoke handle is tilted at a second angle different than the first angle.
A method providing a flight simulation system, comprising:
- coupling a yoke handle to an anchoring device of the flight simulation system, wherein the anchoring device comprises a first link connected to a first section of the yoke handle and a second link coupled to a second section of the yoke handle;
- and
- coupling a connector between the first and second links such that when the yoke handle is translated, it tilts about a rotation axis that is offset from the yoke handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.