DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT-STROKE PEDALS FOR CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT RUDDERS Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: aviation. SUBSTANCE: device has two pedals, two members defining trajectories of their motion, two rods of equal length which are connected with one of pedals at one end and with other rod at other end by means of central hinge, with rod running to rudder control linkage and with member defining motion of central hinge relative to aircraft fuselage. Members defining trajectories of motion of pedals are made in form of parallel-motion linkage consisting of levers and guides. Member defining motion of central hinge is made in form of lever whose second end is articulated relative to aircraft fuselage or in form of carriage sliding over guide. EFFECT: improved observation of instrument board in control of rudder; extended range of control wheel or bank control stick. 10 cl, 5 dwg