Two axis side controller for aircraft
OwnerWayne A. Thorinventor
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Abstract
A two axis side controller, for use in manned aircraft, having the roll axis controller adjustably supported on a bracket which is secured to the arm rest. The input axis of the controller is positioned below the front center of the arm rest. A pitch axis controller is secured to the operating arm of the roll axis controller. A hand grip is connected to the control input of the pitch axis controller with an adjustable linkage. Adjustable counterweights are provided on the operating arms of the controllers to adjust the bobweight effect. Springs are provided in the controllers to provide simulated aerodynamic feedback forces to the pilot. Adjustable preloading apparatus is provided for the springs to provide adjustable breakout force. Vibration dampers are also provided in the controllers.
Claims5
A two axis side controller for use in a manned aircraft, comprising:
- an arm rest adapted to support the forearm of the aircraft pilot;
- a first controller, having an input shaft, adapted to provide a roll control for the aircraft;
- means for supporting said first controller adjacent the forward end of said arm rest, with the axis of the input shaft of the controller positioned a predetermined distance below the center of the arm rest at the forward end;
- a second controller, having an input shaft, adapted to provide a pitch control for said aircraft;
- means for connecting said second controller to the input shaft of said first controller;
- said means for connecting said second controller to the input shaft of the first controller including means for positioning the axis of the second controller at a position with respect to the arm rest adapted to correspond to the physiological center of rotation of the hand of the pilot about the wrist;
- a hand grip;
- means for connecting said hand grip to the input shaft of said second controller.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.