Test device for the detection of the recovery effort by a secondary flight ordering actuator, and associated test method
First Claim
1. A testing device for testing means of detecting loading of a secondary path of a flight control actuator,the flight control actuator comprising a primary path and a secondary path able to take up the effort of the primary path in the event of a breakdown of the latter, the testing device comprising:
- a tool operably pressing against at least one zone of at least one element of the secondary path,and a lever arm which by tilting allows the tool to press against the zone so that it exerts at least one of a fraction and compression force on the secondary path,the lever arm being mounted pivotingly on a support operably fastened on a structure that is mechanically independent of the secondary path.
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a device for testing means of detecting the loading of the secondary path of a flight control actuator of the type including a primary path and a secondary path able to take up the effort of the primary path in the event of a breakdown of the latter, wherein a tool is able to press against at least one zone of at least one element of the secondary path, as well as a lever arm which by tilting allows the tool to press against the zone so that it exerts a traction and/or compression force on the secondary path, the lever arm being mounted pivotingly on a support able to be fastened on a structure that is mechanically independent of the secondary path.
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20 Claims
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1. A testing device for testing means of detecting loading of a secondary path of a flight control actuator,
the flight control actuator comprising a primary path and a secondary path able to take up the effort of the primary path in the event of a breakdown of the latter, the testing device comprising: -
a tool operably pressing against at least one zone of at least one element of the secondary path, and a lever arm which by tilting allows the tool to press against the zone so that it exerts at least one of a fraction and compression force on the secondary path, the lever arm being mounted pivotingly on a support operably fastened on a structure that is mechanically independent of the secondary path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A testing method for testing a detector which operably detects loading of a secondary path of a flight control actuator, the flight control actuator comprising a primary path and a secondary path operably taking up the effort of the primary path in the event of a breakdown of the latter, the method further comprising:
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exerting at least one of a traction and compression force on the secondary path by a tool to press against at least one zone of at least one element of the secondary path, as well as by a lever arm which by tilting allows the tool to press against the zone in order that it exerts the at least one of the traction and compression force on the secondary path, pivoting the lever arm on a support operably fastened on a structure that is mechanically independent of the secondary path. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus comprising:
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(a) a detector operably detecting a loading of a secondary path of a flight control actuator, the flight control actuator comprising a primary path and the secondary path acting as a backup to the primary path; (b) a tester operably testing the detector, the tester further comprising; a member operably pressing against at least one portion of the secondary path; an arm causing the member to apply a force in at least one direction against the portion when the arm is moved; and a removable support mechanically independent from the secondary path, the arm being movably mounted to the support. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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