Patents by Inventor Eric Granier

Eric Granier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230278697
    Abstract: An aircraft rudder pedal frame includes a base, a support framework and connection interfaces. Each connection interface is able to connect another part of the rudder pedal to the frame. The support framework connects each connection interface to the base. The support framework includes framework elements arranged in a lattice, at least one of the framework elements extending from each connection interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Eric GRANIER, Vincent MATEUS
  • Patent number: 10882631
    Abstract: A device for managing the mechanical energy of an aircraft, with a force application system on a control lever, includes a support defining a guide; a moving control lever for controlling varying a mechanical energy variation of the aircraft, mounted moving through the guide; and at least one position sensor detecting the position of the moving lever in the guide, configured to create position information for the position of the moving lever in the guide intended to be sent to a flight control unit of the aircraft. The device also includes an active force applicator for applying a force on the moving lever, configured to generate a force applied on the moving lever. The force depends on the position of the moving lever in the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: DASSAULT AVIATION
    Inventors: Eric Granier, Jérôme Le Borloch
  • Patent number: 10836501
    Abstract: A device for managing the mechanical energy of an aircraft, having an energy management auxiliary system, includes a support defining a guide, a centralized control lever for varying the energy of the aircraft, at least one position sensor detecting the position of the centralized control lever in the guide. The position sensor is configured to create position information for the position of the centralized control lever in the guide intended to be sent to a flight control unit of the aircraft. The device also includes an auxiliary support; for the or each motor of the aircraft, an individual control lever for the individual propulsion of the motor, mounted movably in the auxiliary support; and at least one auxiliary position sensor detecting the position of the or each individual lever configured to generate information intended to be sent to the flight control unit of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: DASSAULT AVIATION
    Inventors: Eric Granier, Jérôme Le Borloch
  • Publication number: 20180134404
    Abstract: A device for managing the mechanical energy of an aircraft, with a force application system on a control lever, includes a support defining a guide; a moving control lever for controlling varying a mechanical energy variation of the aircraft, mounted moving through the guide; and at least one position sensor detecting the position of the moving lever in the guide, configured to create position information for the position of the moving lever in the guide intended to be sent to a flight control unit of the aircraft. The device also includes an active force applicator for applying a force on the moving lever, configured to generate a force applied on the moving lever. The force depends on the position of the moving lever in the guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Eric GRANIER, Jérôme LE BORLOCH
  • Publication number: 20180134403
    Abstract: A device for managing the mechanical energy of an aircraft, having an energy management auxiliary system, includes a support defining a guide, a centralized control lever for varying the energy of the aircraft, at least one position sensor detecting the position of the centralized control lever in the guide. The position sensor is configured to create position information for the position of the centralized control lever in the guide intended to be sent to a flight control unit of the aircraft. The device also includes an auxiliary support; for the or each motor of the aircraft, an individual control lever for the individual propulsion of the motor, mounted movably in the auxiliary support; and at least one auxiliary position sensor detecting the position of the or each individual lever configured to generate information intended to be sent to the flight control unit of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Eric GRANIER, Jérôme LE BORLOCH
  • Patent number: 7648106
    Abstract: A control system for placing controlled members in required positions including two control columns assigned to the controlled members to be moved, each control column having two degrees of freedom. Two actuators controlled by two control circuits apply to their associated control column either a resisting torque or a displacement torque. Each control column is provided with a mechanical spring system spring-loading the associated control column into its neutral position and adapted to provide, in the event of manipulation of the corresponding control column, a resisting torque in support of the resisting torque supplied by the associated actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Dassault Aviation
    Inventors: Eric Granier, Jérémie Guerard, Max-Maurice Viet
  • Publication number: 20090314901
    Abstract: A control system for placing controlled members in required positions including two control columns assigned to the controlled members to be moved, each control column having two degrees of freedom. Two actuators controlled by two control circuits apply to their associated control column either a resisting torque or a displacement torque. Each control column is provided with a mechanical spring system spring-loading the associated control column into its neutral position and adapted to provide, in the event of manipulation of the corresponding control column, a resisting torque in support of the resisting torque supplied by the associated actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Granier, Jeremie Guerard, Max-Maurice Viet