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US 9,016,151 B2Granted
High integrity linear actuator and method of operation
AssigneeTriumph Actuation Systems—UK, Ltd.
InventorTerence Ross Golding
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Abstract
A linear actuator for an aircraft comprising a casing comprising a first casing section and a second casing section, wherein the first casing section and the second casing section are extendible and retractable with respect to each other, and a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism disposed in the casing, wherein the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are operable independently of each other to drive at least one transmission element connected to an interior of the casing.
Claims5
A linear actuator for an aircraft comprising:
- a casing comprising:
- a first casing section and a second casing section, wherein the first casing section and the second casing section are extendible and retractable with respect to each other;
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- a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism disposed in the casing, wherein the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are operable independently of each other to drive at least one transmission element connected to an interior of the casing;
- wherein the at least one transmission element comprises a screw-threaded rod that is splined to the interior of the first casing section and the interior of the second casing section.
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