Device for generating return forces for sticks such as aircraft control sticks

Abstract

A device (1) for generating a return force for a control stick (2) that is movable from a neutral position along a travel path (3), the device comprising mechanical connection means (5) for connecting the stick (2) to resilient return means (4) for returning the stick (2) towards the neutral position, the device being characterized in that the mechanical connection means (5) and the resilient return means (4) are arranged to produce, over a first portion (3a) of the travel path, a first strength of return force (F) and, over a second portion (3b) of the travel path, a second strength of return force (F), and in that the mechanical connection means (5) include a transmission part (6) adapted firstly to be mechanically connected to said stick (2) in such a manner that any movement of said stick (2) along the second portion (3b) of the travel path corresponds to turning movement of the transmission part (6), and secondly to transmit the return force (F) to said stick (2) at least when the stick (2) is positioned in the second portion (3b) of the travel path.

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