Title:
可撓性ケーブルを案内するリンク機構
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP5829683
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A linkage guides a flexible cable between two structures. The linkage includes a proximal arm with a proximal pivot joint for coupling the proximal arm to a first one of the two structures; and a distal arm which is coupled to the proximal arm by one or more intermediate pivot joints. The distal arm is shaped to follow a three-dimensional curve along a majority of its length. Shaping the distal arm to form a three-dimensional curve along a majority of its length enables the distal arm to pass through a relatively small aperture as the linkage is adjusted between its retracted and extended positions. It also enables the proximal arm to move in a locus of movement which does not interfere with other system components. The linkage can be used to guide a flexible cable between any two structures, for instance a fixed aircraft wing and a slat.
Inventors:
Mark anthony salthouse
Christopher Biga Dyke
Graham John Dutton
Christopher Biga Dyke
Graham John Dutton
Application Number:
JP2013517546A
Publication Date:
December 09, 2015
Filing Date:
July 05, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Ultra Electronics Limited
International Classes:
B64D47/00; B64C3/50; B64C9/14; B64D15/12
Domestic Patent References:
| JP4156217A |
Foreign References:
| US2218114 | ||||
| US6010097 | ||||
| GB2073681A |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Noriharu Fujita
Kunio Ueda
Kawakami Miki
Kunio Ueda
Kawakami Miki