US3858347A
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Model flight simulator
Assignee: Arbman Development AB
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Filing: 1973-05-25
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A model airplane is provided with controls for operation of its steering means such as elevators, ailerons and rudders from a place outside of the airplane. It is supported or suspended in an air current generated by, for example, a vacuum cleaner.
Inventors
- 👤 John Gerhard Horn
- 👤 John A Melin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A model flight simulator comprising: 1. a model airplane having movable steering means for simulating airplane manoeuvres; 2. a horizontal transverse bearing axle defining an axis which runs approximately through the centre of gravity of the model airplane; 3. a yoke-shaped member connected to the bearing axle; 4. a wire connected to the yoke-shaped member to serve as a vertical axis for the model airplane; and 5. control means for operating the movable steering means on the model airplane from a place outside the airplane, whereby the model airplane may be suspended by means of the wire and an operator of the model flight simulator may control the orientation of the model airplane with respect to a vertical and a horizontal axis on the model airplane while the airplane is subjected to an air current.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A model flight simulator comprising: 1. a model airplane having movable steering means for simulating airplane manoeuvres; 2. a horizontal transverse bearing axle defining an axis which runs approximately through the centre of gravity of the model airplane; 3. a yoke-shaped member connected to the bearing axle; 4. a wire connected to the yoke-shaped member to serve as a vertical axis for the model airplane; and 5. control means for operating the movable steering means on the model airplane from a place outside the airplane, whereby the model airplane may be suspended by means of the wire and an operator of the model flight simulator may control the orientation of the model airplane with respect to a vertical and a horizontal axis on the model airplane while the airplane is subjected to an air current.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
a horizontal transverse bearing axle defining an axis which runs approximately through the centre of gravity of the model airplane;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
a horizontal transverse bearing axle defining an axis which runs approximately through the centre of gravity of the model airplane;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
a plate on which the stand and the control means are mounted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
a plate on which the stand and the control means are mounted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
the control means comprise a lever pivotable around two axes for actuation of the elevators and the ailerons and a pedal-shaped member for actuation of the rudder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
the control means comprise a lever pivotable around two axes for actuation of the elevators and the ailerons and a pedal-shaped member for actuation of the rudder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
A model flight simulator as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A model flight simulator as claimed in claim 2 wherein the control means further comprise: a first Bowden cable running between the lever and the elevators and the ailerons and a second Bowden cable running between the pedal-shaped member and the rudder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
8 words
a yoke-shaped member connected to the bearing axle;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
8 words
a yoke-shaped member connected to the bearing axle;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
a wire connected to the yoke-shaped member to serve as a vertical axis for the model airplane; and
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
a wire connected to the yoke-shaped member to serve as a vertical axis for the model airplane; and
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A model flight simulator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the control means comprise a Bowden cable connected to the steering means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
A model flight simulator as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising:
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
68 words
control means for operating the movable steering means on the model airplane from a place outside the airplane, whereby the model airplane may be suspended by means of the wire and an operator of the model flight simulator may control the orientation of the model airplane with respect to a vertical and a horizontal axis on the model airplane while the airplane is subjected to an air current.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
68 words
control means for operating the movable steering means on the model airplane from a place outside the airplane, whereby the model airplane may be suspended by means of the wire and an operator of the model flight simulator may control the orientation of the model airplane with respect to a vertical and a horizontal axis on the model airplane while the airplane is subjected to an air current.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |