发明名称 |
LINKAGE FOR GUIDING A FLEXIBLE CABLE |
摘要 |
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. |
申请公布号 |
EP2590857(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.05.15 |
申请号 |
EP20110732504 |
申请日期 |
2011.07.05 |
申请人 |
ULTRA ELECTRONICS LIMITED |
发明人 |
SALTHOUSE, MARK ANTHONY;BIGGADIKE, CHRISTOPHER;DUTTON, GRAEME JOHN |
分类号 |
B64C9/22;B64C13/30;F16C7/02 |
主分类号 |
B64C9/22 |
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