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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2023
Thales, Meudon, FR;
Jean-Claude Bourland, Chatellerault, FR;
Gilles Thouvenot, Valence, FR;
Hervé Lorin, Poitiers, FR;
Julien Courtial, Livron-sur-Drome, FR;
THALES, Meudon, FR;
Abstract
A mechanical flight control actuator, intended to provide assistance for piloting an aircraft, includes a first electric motor, a second electric motor and a backup assist shaft. The backup assist shaft is adapted to be set into rotation by the second electric motor. The backup assist shaft includes a backup assist clutch device, the backup assist clutch device being capable of assuming an active position, wherein the backup assist shaft drives the output shaft, and an inactive position, and the backup assist clutch device is in its active position when the input clutch device is in its inactive position and the backup assist clutch device is in its inactive position when the input clutch device is in its active position.
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