Patents by Inventor Robert Convers

Robert Convers 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).

  • Cyclic stick for mechanically transmitting commands for controlling a rotorcraft, the stick having a lever arm that is amplified selectively in the event of an emergency
    Patent number: 8590843
    Abstract: The invention provides a control mechanism for controlling flight of an aircraft, the control mechanism comprising a cyclic control stick (1) that is mounted to tilt (B1, B2) on a carrier structure (4) and that is in engagement with remote mechanical transmission members (2, 3). The stick (1) is arranged as a telescopic member provided with locking means (20) for locking it in a normal-use retracted position, and is equipped with deployment means (21). Unlocking of the locking means (20) and use of the deployment means (21) depend on an assistance device (17) associated with the stick (1) being in a defective state. In the event of such a defective state being detected, the stick (1) is suitable for being deployed so as to increase the comfort of the pilot while manipulating it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Eurocopter
    Inventors: Romuald Biest, Robert Convers
  • CYCLIC STICK FOR MECHANICALLY TRANSMITTING COMMANDS FOR CONTROLLING A ROTORCRAFT, THE STICK HAVING A LEVER ARM THAT IS AMPLIFIED SELECTIVELY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
    Publication number: 20120234985
    Abstract: The invention provides a control mechanism for controlling flight of an aircraft, the control mechanism comprising a cyclic control stick (1) that is mounted to tilt (B1, B2) on a carrier structure (4) and that is in engagement with remote mechanical transmission members (2, 3). The stick (1) is arranged as a telescopic member provided with locking means (20) for locking it in a normal-use retracted position, and is equipped with deployment means (21). Unlocking of the locking means (20) and use of the deployment means (21) depend on an assistance device (17) associated with the stick (1) being in a defective state. In the event of such a defective state being detected, the stick (1) is suitable for being deployed so as to increase the comfort of the pilot while manipulating it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: EUROCOPTER
    Inventors: Romuald Biest, Robert Convers