System and method for independent braking system enablement

摘要

Described herein is a system and method to enable braking system operation independent of conventional aircraft signals, such as those tied to the hibernation commands. Stated another way, the present disclosure relates to the enablement of a braking system in response to an initiation signal. In this way, the crew has the ability to force the braking system out of a hibernation mode into an “emergency type” braking mode if desired. The concepts described herein may be applicable to an electric braking system and to a hydraulic braking system.

主权项

1. An aircraft braking system comprising:
a brake pedal; and a switch configured to enable power delivery to a sensor coupled to the brake pedal, wherein the sensor is configured to measure a brake pedal displacement and duration of the brake pedal displacement above a predetermined threshold of time, wherein in response to the sensor measuring the brake pedal displacement a predetermined distance for a predetermined duration, the aircraft braking system is enabled during flight, thereby forcing the aircraft braking system out of hibernation into an operational mode.