Abstract: A modular brake and rudder control system usable in an aircraft. The modular system mounts atop the flight deck floor without penetrating through the floor when the system is operatively connected to the aircraft's fly-by-wire brake and rudder systems. Pedal assemblies extending from the housing are rotatable and longitudinally moveable relative to the housing. A brake control system fully contained in the housing is connected to the pedal assemblies and provides a signal via an electrical connector to the fly-by-wire brake system upon rotation of the pedals. A rudder control system is fully contained in the housing and is operable independent of the brake control system. The rudder control system detects longitudinal motion of the pedal assemblies and provides a signal via an electrical connector to the fly-by-wire rudder system.

Abstract: A landing gear control lever system including a lever assembly, a locking assembly, and a switch assembly is disclosed herein. The locking assembly is connected to the lever assembly. The locking assembly has a rotary actuator and a Scotch yoke member operably connected to a portion of the rotary actuator such that rotation of the rotary actuator causes linear movement of the Scotch yoke member. The locking assembly can further include a locking arm operably coupled to the Scotch yoke member and moveable between locked and unlocked positions upon rotation of the rotary actuator.

Abstract: Multi-axis pivot assemblies for control sticks and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A multi-axis pivot assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, an input shaft, a first axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft, and a second axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft via a series of linkages and pivoting joints. The first and second axis output shafts rotated about corresponding first and second fixed bearing sets to capture a first axis output and a second axis output. The series of linkages are configured to decouple first axis movement of the input shaft from second axis movement of the input shaft such that the second axis output is substantially independent of the first axis output.

Abstract: A complex-dynamic air and ground vehicle control inceptor assembly that provides active positional control with the capability of back drive (pilot over-ride) via a direct connection between the lever, a high gear-ratio gearbox, and the motor without the use of a clutch.

Abstract: Handheld, unmanned vehicle controllers including interchangeable function bridge modules attached to the grip handles of the controllers are described herein. Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module. An operator may quickly and easily swap modules, using different modules to perform various tasks.

Abstract: Multi-axis pivot assemblies for control sticks and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A multi-axis pivot assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, an input shaft, a first axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft, and a second axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft via a series of linkages and pivoting joints. The first and second axis output shafts rotated about corresponding first and second fixed bearing sets to capture a first axis output and a second axis output. The series of linkages are configured to decouple first axis movement of the input shaft from second axis movement of the input shaft such that the second axis output is substantially independent of the first axis output.