Malcom S. Bryant - Maple Valley WA Thomas R. Hasenoehrl - Stanwood WA Jerome R. Kilner - Bellevue WA Gary M. Lindahl - Newcastle WA Taiboo Song - Bothell WA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
B64C 2526
US Classification:
244102SL, 244102 SS
Abstract:
A control system for controlling a tiltable wheel truck of a main landing gear includes an auxiliary strut, a ground mode system operably connected with the aircraft for detecting and providing signals indicative of when the aircraft is on the ground; a takeoff mode system operably connected with the aircraft for detecting and providing signals indicative of when the aircraft is operating in a throttled-up mode; and an auxiliary strut control unit operably connected with the ground mode system, takeoff mode system, and auxiliary strut. The auxiliary strut control unit is operable to issue a lock-up command signal to the auxiliary strut upon detecting signals from the systems indicating that the aircraft is on the ground and that the aircraft is operating in a throttled-up mode, whereby the auxiliary strut is caused to lock up during a takeoff roll but is unlocked during other operating modes of the aircraft.
Thomas R. Hasenoehrl - Stanwood WA Charles E. Kusuda - Mukilteo WA Theodore M. Barry - Edmonds WA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
B60H 100
US Classification:
165202, 165 41, 454 76, 244117 R
Abstract:
An aft in flight entertainment system âIFEâ which allows air to be directed to and exhausted from the IFE equipment in isolation from the cabin conditioned air. Further potential IFE generated smoke may be kept isolated from the cabin air. The aft IFE equipment is located in the rear sections of the aircraft. Valves controlling air flow are responsive to input signals. A fan draws cooling air through a video control cabinet through a duct which splits into an overhead branch and an inboard branch.
Forward In Flight (Ife) Entertainment Cooling System
Thomas R. Hasenoehrl - Stanwood WA Charles E. Kusuda - Mukilteo WA Quy Lam - Mukilteo WA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B64D 1304
US Classification:
165235, 454 76, 165 803, 165 41, 244117 R
Abstract:
A forward in flight entertainment system (IFE) which allows air to be directed to and exhausted from the IFE equipment in isolation from the cabin conditioned air. Further, potential IFE generated smoke may be kept isolated from the cabin air. The forward IFE equipment is located in forward sections of the aircraft system switching from ground to air mode is accomplished through air/ground signal responsive to landing gear truck tilt. Once the air/ground transition from ground mode to air mode has occurred, ventilation valves and will be closed and the heated air will be exhausted overboard by forward IFE cooling overboard valve whose overboard flow increases with altitude and cabin to ambient pressure differential.
Apparatus And Method For Controlling An Aircraft Cooling And Smoke System Using Discrete Components
Phillip R Rotta - Kirkland WA, US Thomas R Hasenoehrl - Stanwood WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G08B 17/10
US Classification:
340628, 165235, 340500, 340506
Abstract:
A combined smoke detector and cooling control system for a mobile platform is operable to control multiple electronic units. A smoke detector is connected to the electronic unit and operates to identify a smoke event. A cooling system is connected to the electronic unit. A fan in the cooling system includes a switch which indicates if a cooling system fault occurs. A plurality of relays connect to the electronic unit, the smoke detector and the cooling system. If a cooling system fault occurs, a first relay immediately de-energizes the cooling system. After a fixed period of smoke persistence during a smoke event, a second relay de-energizes the cooling system.
Raymond H. Horstman - Snohomish WA Dennis D. Chung - Gig Harbor WA Thomas R. Hasenoehrl - Stanwood WA Quy Lam - Mukilteo WA Luc Tu Kha - Lynnwood WA J. Everett Groat - Snohomish WA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
B64D 1300
US Classification:
454 76
Abstract:
An alternate ventilation system for an aircraft having a body structure and a plurality of electronic devices is provided. The ventilation system includes a ventilation conduit, an inboard supply valve, a first outflow valve and a second outflow valve. The ventilation conduit is adapted to be coupled to the body structure for directing a ventilation flow of air along a predetermined flow path. The inboard supply valve is coupled to the ventilation conduit and adapted for drawing air from the cabin into the ventilation conduit when positioned in the open condition. The first outflow valve is coupled to the ventilation conduit and adapted for discharging at least a portion of the ventilation flow from the ventilation conduit to a point outside the body structure when positioned in the open condition. The second outflow valve is coupled to the body structure and operable in a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is adapted to selectively enable a discharge airflow from the cabin and the second mode is adapted to selectively enable an input airflow into the cabin.
Dynamic Activation Of Pumps Of A Fluid Power System
A method includes receiving pump cycle location data associated with a fluid power system. The fluid power system includes a plurality of pumps (including at least a first pump, a second pump, and a third pump). Based on the pump cycle location data having a first value, the method includes activating the first pump as a primary pump. Based on the pump cycle having a second value, the method includes activating the second pump as the primary pump. The method also includes activating the third pump as a secondary pump when the fluid power system is in a multiple-pump operating mode.
Engine Driven Pump (Edp) Automatic Depressurization System
- Chicago IL, US Thomas Raymond Hasenoehrl - Stanwood WA, US Edmond C. Chin - Lynnwood WA, US Mark William Lesyna - Everett WA, US
International Classification:
G05D 16/20 B64C 13/40 B64C 25/22 B64D 41/00
Abstract:
An automatic engine driven pump (EDP) depressurization system for an aircraft is disclosed. The aircraft includes at least two EDPs driven by a main engine for converting mechanical power provided by the main engine into hydraulic power for distribution by a hydraulic system. The EDP depressurization system includes a depressurization device corresponding to each of the at least two EDPs and a control module. The depressurization devices are each energized to depressurize a respective EDP. The control module is in signal communication with each of the depressurization devices. The control module includes control logic for automatically generating a depressurization signal that energizes one of the depressurization devices based on a plurality of operational conditions of the aircraft.
Modular Equipment Center Lightning Threat Reduction Architecture
- Chicago IL, US John T. Paterson - Mukilton WA, US Mark S. Shander - Mill Creek WA, US Marvin J. Whitney - Everett WA, US Ed Woods - Poulsbo WA, US Thomas R. Hasenoehrl - Stanwood WA, US Kamiar J. Karimi - Kirkland WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B64D 45/02 B60R 16/03
US Classification:
307 91, 29825
Abstract:
A composite vehicle architecture without a current return network for reducing lightning threats. A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) are spatially distributed throughout the vehicle. Equipment loads within the vehicle are each serviced by the nearest MEC. Twisted and shielded electrical conductor pairs provide secondary power to the equipment loads to minimize the amount of wire throughout the aircraft as well as the return currents on the aircraft.