Resolver type skew sensor with gimbal attachment

A disclosed sensor assembly for detecting movement and a position of a wing flap includes a sensing device that generates a signal corresponding to a position of the flap. The sensor assembly includes a linkage that is attached to the movable flap for mechanically communicating movement of the flap...

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Main Authors WALLEN GREGORY T, BAINES ANDREW N, REGAN JAMES M, CRANDALL-SEIBERT CORY M, LANG DAVID J, LEDEN WILLIAM E, JACOBS JEFFREY PAUL, MILLER MARK D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 14.05.2013
Subjects
MEASURING
MEASURING ANGLES
MEASURING AREAS
MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEARDIMENSIONS
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Summary:A disclosed sensor assembly for detecting movement and a position of a wing flap includes a sensing device that generates a signal corresponding to a position of the flap. The sensor assembly includes a linkage that is attached to the movable flap for mechanically communicating movement of the flap to the sensing device. The linkage includes a first pivot shaft mounted to the flap that is disposed about a first axis and a second pivot shaft attached to the first pivot shaft for movement about a second axis transverse to the first axis.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113150502