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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2024
Goodrich Actuation Systems Sas, Vernon, FR;
GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS SAS, Vernon, FR;
Abstract
A flight control surface actuation system includes a rotary actuator having an output part configured to rotate about an axis (R-R), a connecting rod for connecting a flight control surface to the rotary actuator, and a connection mechanism connecting a first end of the connecting rod to the output part such that rotation of the output part about the axis causes at least part of the connection rod to rotate about the axis. The connection mechanism comprises a connection structure fixed to the output part and an engagement part mounted for rotation about a longitudinal axis. The engagement part extends through the connecting rod and is fixed to it. A position sensor is arranged to measure the angular displacement of the first end of the connecting rod about the axis.