Abstract: A fluid flow control device of the type having a spool valve mechanically biased toward a neutral position, a movable fluidic control such as a jet pipe for selectively moving the spool valve from its neutral position, a torque motor movable from a neutral position in response to a driving signal for positioning the fluidic control, a sensor for sensing the position of the spool and providing an output signal indicative thereof, and electronic control circuitry including a feedback circuit which utilizes the sensor signal to selectively modify the torque motor driving signal includes a second feedback arrangement which responds to the position of the fluidic control to modify the spool position. The second feedback arrangement may take the form a resilient mechanical coupling between the spool and the fluidic control and is operable independently of the sensor and feedback circuit.

Abstract: Fluidic control of a number of remote functions is achieved by a single servo controlled linearly actuated distribution valve (29) in conjunction with a like number of bistable hydraulically actuable holding relays (17,19,21) the individual states of which are controlled by the distribution valve. Each holding relay supplies one of two pneumatic signals to an associated remote device (11,13,15). Holding relay or distribution valve motion is only required when a change in a remote function is required. The distribution valve is also adapted to provide a fail-safe signal (79) to all remote devices simultaneously to set the individual remote functions to a desired safe condition.

Abstract: The external concentric aircraft brake piston adjuster assembly (10, 100, 200) comprises in a piston housing (12, 112, 21 2) a housing bushing bore (19, 119, 219) having disposed slidably therein a brake piston (30, 130, 230) with a shoulder (35) abutted by a deformable member or adjuster tube (40, 140, 240) of the assembly (10, 100, 200). The deformable member (40, 140, 240) has a second end (42, 142, 242) extending exteriorly of the bore (19, 119, 219) and is engaged by a brake piston adjuster (11, 11', 11", 111', 211') that includes a radially inwardly extending end (54) of a deforming member or collar member (50). The collar member (50) includes the first end (51) disposed opposite and adjacent a first end (62) of the nut member (60), first ends (51, 62) including steps (53, 63) receiving and positioning a resilient member or disc spring (70).

Abstract: A dual signal head sensor, which is a fluid pressure differential sensitive control valve, has a diaphragm responsive to changes in fluid pressure on opposite sides thereof and a ported sleeve having a spool valve axially movable in response to diaphragm motion. The head sensor monitors a fluid pressure differential and provides fluidic control signals in response to sensed variations in the pressure differential. A pair of chambers separated by the diaphragm receive variously pressurized fluids and thereby impress across the diaphragm the pressure differential being monitored. The head sensor has a ported sleeve with a high pressure inlet, a low pressure return, two control connections or dual signal outputs, and a movable spool having 4 lands.

Abstract: This three-way pneumatic solenoid valve comprises: a first inlet (1) connected to a first pressure source (A); a second inlet (2) connected to a second pressure source (D); an outlet (3) connected to a chamber at controlled pressure (C); a hollow body (4) into which t here emerges each of the paths so as to be set in communication therein in a selective fashion with at least one other path; and an electromagnet (5) secured to the body and including a core plunger (5a) capable of actuating means suitable for establishing the selective communication.The latter essentially comprise a stationary valve (6) and a movable valve (7) housed in the hollow body, the stationary valve being capable of being open when the movable valve is closed and vice-versa, and these valves being defined by a shaft (60), a tubular and movable stopper member (67), and a sealed surface (70) actuated by the electromagnet.

Abstract: A disk brake having a yoke having a caliper mounted on a carrier by a guide pin. A spring having a filiform structure with a first end connected to an arch of the caliper and a second end connected to the yoke. The first end of the spring engages the yoke such that as the caliper slides with respect to the yoke during actuation of the brake, the end acts on the caliper to return the caliper to a rest position on termination of the actuation of the brake.

Abstract: A method of restoring a damaged surface of a metal substrate to a functional conditions through application of a filler material consisting essentially of bismaleimide and tungsten disulfide having a ratio of 10:1. The bismaleimide having been cured through the following sequence to maintain the durability thereof when exposed to aromatic fuels at temperatures up to 500.degree. F., the temperature of the bismaleimide is uniformly raised from room temperature to 350.degree. F. in one hour and maintained at 350.degree. F. for an additional hour and thereafter the temperature is immediately raised to 475.degree. F. and maintained at 475.degree. F. for an additional two hours.

Abstract: An anti-skid brake control system (9) for a wheeled vehicle has a conventional continuous source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, a hydraulically actuated wheel rotation braking device which responds via a wheel brake valve (11) to applied hydraulic pressure to apply a braking force to a wheel of the vehicle, and an operator actuatable control (10, 12, 39) for varying the supply of hydraulic pressure to the wheel rotation braking device. The system is responsive directly to the operator actuatable control (10, 12, 39) for determining the deceleration (14) currently commanded by the operator and further dynamically determines a maximum permissible wheel deceleration (47) at a given time. The operator controlled supply of hydraulic pressure to the braking device is overridden in the event that the deceleration (14) currently commanded by the operator exceeds the maximum permissible wheel deceleration.

Abstract: An accumulator means connected to a passageway in a control system of a gas turbine engine for increasing the volume of a first operational fluid at control pressure Pg supplied to a reset mechanism associated with a power lever when the fluid pressure Po in a second operational fluid is at a predetermined level to modify the time constants in operating the control system and allow fuel supplied to a combustion chamber to maintain a smooth operation for the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: An anti-lock braking system comprises a pump motor which is energized initially during vehicle drive-off and then deactivated. The deactivation voltage and subsequent motor voltages are evaluated against predetermined voltage levels for an appropriately operating pump motor to determine whether or not the anti-lock braking system should be deactivated and a failure warning mechanism activated to warn the vehicle operator of the deactivated system.

Abstract: A combination of a device connecting a yoke (1) and a caliper (2) of a sliding caliper disk-brake includes a key (7) engaged axially in housings of the yoke (1) and caliper (2). The key (7) and one of the housings (10) have non-circular cross-sections and the key (7) is acted upon resiliently by a wire spring (11) of the device so as to reduce the clearance with the housing (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to means for adjusting the jump in a pneumatic braking assistance servomotor, said means including a cup (50) encircling the reaction disk (11) and a radial widening (13) integral with the push-rod (12). The adjustment is carried out by partial screwing of the cup in the piston or recoil of the push-rod without initial strain of the reaction disk (11).

Abstract: The aircraft brake torque transfer assembly of a brake (30) comprises an aircraft axle (10) having at one axial location an axle flange (18) flange which includes about the circumference thereof a plurality of teeth members or splines (19). An aircraft wheel (20) is mounted upon a set of roller bearing assemblies (15, 17) with one roller bearing assembly engaging a nut assembly (14). The other roller bearing assembly (17) maintains in axial position a bushing assembly (21) and a foot (25) of a torque tube (24) which abuts against the axle flange (18). The aircraft brake (30) includes a piston housing (35) attached to the torque tube (24), and the torque tube (24) includes a plurality of openings (27) receiving bolts (60) with nuts (64) to attach a retention ring (50) to the torque tube (24). The retention ring (50) includes a central, generally annular opening (51) with a plurality or teeth or splines (54) disposed thereabout.

Abstract: This device, which is intended for vehicles equipped with a brake system comprising a pneumatic brake booster (1) and a master cylinder (2), enables the braked vehicle to be held back on an upslope. It comprises an inclinometric valve (12) which under certain conditions prevents the booster (1) from returning to its position of rest.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an anti-skid braking system that uses wheel speed and wheel cylinder pressure to maximize braking power during an antilock stop. The pressure is adjusted to hold the wheel to a wheel speed reference and that wheel speed reference is adjusted to maximize braking power. Braking power may be viewed as the product of wheel cylinder pressure and wheel velocity. An algorithm to maximize braking power is then employed to control the application of braking force to the wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle comprises an engine compartment and a passenger space which are separated by an apron (76), and a pneumatic brake booster comprises a casing (10) formed of a front shell (10a) and a back shell (10b) inside which is located a piston (20) including a back tubular part (22) and supporting a skirt (14) which, with the aid of an unrolling membrane (12), defines a first chamber (16), or front chamber, connected permanently to a source of partial vacuum and a second chamber (18), or back chamber, connected selectively to the front chamber (16) or to atmosphere by a valve mechanism (40) actuated by a control rod (34), the casing (10) of the booster comprising a mechanism (74) for securing the booster to the apron (76) of the vehicle.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake circuit is intended for a motor vehicle provided at least with an electrically pilot-controlled braking function, and including at least a master cylinder (1), an electric pump (2), first and second brake motors (3, 4), first and second respective solenoid valves (5, 6), and a low-pressure capacity (7). In addition to a conventional accumulation chamber (8), the capacity (7) comprises an access chamber (13) which interacts with the accumulation chamber (8) to form a simplified distributor which offers additional switching options which can be used for a new braking function.

Abstract: An anti-lock braking system (1) includes an electronic control unit or ECU having software which utilizes inputs of deceleration and pump motor voltage feedback to effect an appropriate duty cycle for the pump motor. By utilizing vehicle velocity, calculated vehicle deceleration and wheel deceleration to estimate the type of surface engaged by the vehicle wheels, and utilizing motor voltage to estimate pump load, the duty cycle of the motor may be varied so that low brake pedal effort braking has the benefit of less pump motor operation and reduced pump motor noise.

Abstract: A thermal protection device includes a screen (1) and a support (2), the screen (1) for intercepting the radiation (3) from an intense heat source. The screen (1) is applied to the support (2) by elastic deformation and held thereon by exerting on a first bearing surface (4a) and on a second bearing surface (4b) forces oriented respectively along opposite directions.

Abstract: The ball and revolving plate (1) clamping device uses guide cavities each comprising a housing (7a) which determines a single position for the ball (3), and a ramp (7b) which is connected to the housing (7a) by way of a plurality of points of intersection (7c) situated on a slope discontinuity. This arrangement enables the clamping force to be optimized.