Education and demonstration – Vehicle operator instruction or testing – Flight vehicle
Patent
1985-11-01
1987-04-21
Grieb, William H.
Education and demonstration
Vehicle operator instruction or testing
Flight vehicle
G09B 908
Patent
active
046593136
ABSTRACT:
An aircraft control yoke apparatus includes an inexpensive mechanism for manipulating a two axis variable transducer and is especially adaptable for use with microcomputers. The apparatus includes a control wheel attached at one end to a shaft which is in turn supported by a linear bearing. The linear bearing permits the shaft to rotate and simultaneously move back and forth. A crank mechanism is attached to the other end of the shaft and serves to amplify the rotational movement of the steering wheel. A resilient, elastic material like natural isoprene rubber connects the crank to a two axis variable transducer. The elastic material causes the two axis transducer to follow the motion of the rotational and back and forth movement of the steering wheel. A return-to-center mechanism causes the wheel to return to a neutral position when no force is applied to it. A very life-like simulation of airplane flight is achieved with a minimum of expense and a high degree of realism.
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Kuster Robert J.
Ross Jay B.
Grieb William H.
New Flite Inc.
Woodbridge Richard C.
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