A hydraulic brake engages when a slat disconnects from its actuator, arresting unrestrained motion with less weight and complexity.
A flexible skin and groove-spigot linkage smooth droop nose deployment, reducing aerodynamic discontinuities and actuator complexity.
Magnetic attraction in a four-bar wing slat linkage counters aft air resistance and helps keep the slat deployed in flight.
Multiple electromechanical actuator modules drive a rotary driver to fit thin wings, preserve torque, and maintain operation after jamming or failure.
A two-element wing linkage guides the high-lift device along a longer path, distributing loads while avoiding metastable positions.
A spring-biased transfer member disengages above a set force, isolating unwanted drive forces in flight-control actuators.
A sliding and rotational coupling lets an aircraft actuator drive a cam body while accommodating misalignment and limiting lateral loads.
A torque tube links separated wing flaps for rapid gust response and flutter suppression while minimizing aerodynamic interference.
An attachment pad spreads wing-folding loads across a larger area, reducing bolt failure risk and improving structural efficiency.
Multiple attachment holes let an aircraft elevator spring link adjust expansion length and match spring force to aerodynamic loads.
Torsion-bar deformation absorbs oscillation energy in an aircraft linkage, reducing servo shock loads while preserving rod buckling performance.
Small lug contact areas create high bending moments and bolt-failure risk; a pad distributes loads across the wing-folding interface.
Segmented flap tracks guide independent flap sections through VTOL transitions, reducing bearing size and bending moments while stabilizing flight.
A spiral-bending rod in the aircraft rudder drive lowers axial stiffness, absorbs shock loads, and helps protect the servo from fatigue damage.
A guide rail and carriage separate flap translation from hinge rotation, giving aircraft wings more freedom to balance lift, drag, and loading.
Two drives selectively engage the output member, allowing failover control of a vehicle surface when one drive fails.
Rigid aerial-robot wings can trade strength for collision tolerance; a monolithic armwing uses flexible living hinges to absorb deformation during flight.
The differential device converts inceptor translation to rotation, supporting linear trajectories, long strokes, and consistent feel force in a compact aircraft control mechanism.
This aircraft wing case decouples flap and trailing-edge movement with one actuator, reducing assembly weight, cost, and complexity.
This aircraft wing case uses a spline-linked rotary geared actuator to move adjacent leading-edge surfaces with fewer actuators.
Independent windings and distributed actuators reduce aircraft flap drive complexity.
A low-resistance unlocked trim mechanism adjusts the inceptor neutral position without electrical motors or complex chains.
Nonlinear force-displacement elements in high-lift links reduce skew-case actuating loads and mechanical stress.
This case replaces heavy wing actuators and hydraulic lines with accelerometer-triggered locking and aerodynamic aileron deployment.
A stop and elastically deforming leaf springs position a separate panel flush with the aircraft cover despite tolerances and flexing.
A two-element connecting assembly extends high-lift movement up to 45° while distributing bending loads and avoiding metastable positions.
A single or dual electromechanical actuator applies equal or differential rudder-pedal braking without altering existing aircraft systems.
A rotary driver combines smaller actuator modules, while breakout links isolate failures for thin-wing aircraft control surfaces.
Actuated frames change the annular airframe area, enabling compact takeoff and landing while supporting expanded in-flight tasks.
This case uses a chordwise hinge arm and segmented wing-box structure to support droop noses without fluid-tight spars.
This case shows how neutral-plane pin joints isolate an aircraft spoiler actuator from wing bending, supporting smooth deployment.
This aircraft wing slat case uses magnetic extend stops and frictional features to hold deployment against aftward air resistance.
A sliding flap fairing protects the attachment mechanism while limiting drag.
An intermediary roller unit eliminates clearance in the slat track guide rail system, ensuring precise positioning under thermal and load variations.
Linkage-driven slat rotation maintains edge-on airflow orientation, reducing power requirements and air drag during deployment.
Scalloped wave generators with roller bearings reduce backlash and vibration in aircraft rotary actuators.
Dual pitch threads on a single shaft reduce motor torque requirements and weight by eliminating bulky gear mechanisms.
Segmented high-lift actuation system uses independent outboard and centralized inboard drive units for flexible surface control.
Mini-spoilers on aircraft wings prevent flow separation at high subsonic speeds, maintaining roll control authority.
Merging the locking element with the actuator core reduces device volume while maintaining reliable control through magnetic field interaction.
A main rotor trim tab retention system uses a spherical bearing and pivotable arm to secure the aerodynamic surface within a blade housing cavity.
Traction actuation unit rotates foldable wing tip via main wheel, reducing space requirements while maintaining structural integrity.
Rotating the backlash adjuster changes axial position to resolve wear-induced clearance issues without disassembly.
A telescopic actuator uses a rotatable locking sleeve to disengage the drive nut from the rod.
Dual motors drive the shaft to move nuts, ensuring reliability when one unit fails.
Foldable wings and tilting propellers adapt the hybrid aerial vehicle for efficient forward flight and stable vertical takeoff.
Multi-stage worm gear transmission and motor resistive forces prevent backdrive, eliminating heavy braking devices to reduce weight and cost.
A linear actuator integrates a rotor and radial groove to secure the output ram in place.