Methods and apparatus for vibration and buffet suppression

Details Methods and apparatus for vibration and buffet suppression Methods and apparatus for vibration and buffet suppression

2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

Automatic

C244S099130, C244S099800, C091S16700A

Reexamination Certificate

active

10825920

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for hybrid actuation and suppressing vibration are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hybrid actuator includes a first actuator and a second actuator linked to move a component a combined actuation distance. The first actuator may include a hydraulic piston, and the second actuator may include a piezo-electric actuator. In another embodiment, the first actuator is activated within a first frequency range, and the second actuator is activated within a second frequency range. In another aspect, a method is provided combining a first actuation movement and a second actuation movement. In another embodiment, a system is provided for suppressing movement of a component including a combination of actuators. In a further embodiment, an aircraft is provided with hybrid motion suppression including a first actuator and a second actuator linked to activate a control surface.

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