FLIGHT TEST HINGE ASSEMBLY

摘要

A system for calculating forces exerted into an aircraft component may include a test hinge assembly and a monitoring system. The test hinge assembly may be a triangular shaped assembly, and may include at least one beam, at least one connecting joint having a channel configured to receive and retain a fastening member, and at least one strain gage secured to an outer surface of the beam(s). The strain gage(s) is configured to detect one or more strains exerted into the beam(s). The monitoring system is in communication with the strain gage(s). The monitoring system may be configured to calculate forces exerted into the fastening member(s) by analyzing the strain(s) exerted into the beam(s).

主权项

1. A system for calculating forces exerted into an aircraft component, the system comprising:
a test hinge assembly including:
at least one beam;at least one connecting joint on an end portion of the at least one beam, having a channel configured to receive and retain a fastening member; andat least one strain gage secured to an outer surface of the at least one beam, wherein the at least one strain gage is configured to detect one or more strains exerted into the at least one beam; and a monitoring system in communication with the at least one strain gage, wherein the monitoring system is configured to calculate forces exerted into the at least one fastening member by analyzing the one or more strains exerted into the at least one beam.