ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE INTEGRATED WITHIN OR PROXIMATE TO ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN FLIGHT CONTROL ACTUATORS

摘要

An apparatus for use with a flight control actuator and method for assembling the same is provided. The apparatus includes a motor drive system (100) and a control unit. The motor drive system (100) includes a capacitor-based energy storage (120) configured to store and provide energy within or proximate to the actuator. The control unit is coupled to the motor drive system and is configured to facilitate managing power within or proximate to the actuator.