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Excessive rate detection system
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1977-06-13
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Granted: 1979-08-21
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Expires: 1997-06-13
Abstract
Abstract An excessive rate of change of cabin pressure detection system used in conjunction with a cabin pressure controller monitors changes in cabin pressure. Whenever the rate of change of cabin pressure exceeds a preselected level, an output is produced which may provide a sensory warning. In a dual controller system, the signal is utilized to switch control of cabin pressure to the standby controller.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn A. Burgess
- 👤 Clarence T. Yamanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 10:00
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D13/00; B64D13/02; B64D13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A system for controlling cabin pressure in an aircraft, said system comprising: controller means for regulating cabin pressure; means for selecting a maximum rate of pressure change for said controller; and monitoring means for detecting actual rate of cabin pressure change and producing a response when actual rate of cabin pressure change exceeds said maximum rate of cabin pressure change by a predetermined amount.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
64 words
A system for controlling cabin pressure in an aircraft, said system comprising: controller means for regulating cabin pressure; means for selecting a maximum rate of pressure change for said controller; and monitoring means for detecting actual rate of cabin pressure change and producing a response when actual rate of cabin pressure change exceeds said maximum rate of cabin pressure change by a predetermined amount.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cabin pressure control system of claim 1 including means for receiving said response and producing a sensory detectable output.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cabin pressure control system of claim 1 including additional controller means and transfer means for receiving said response and correspondingly disconnecting said controller means from control of cabin pressure and connecting said additional controller means for control of cabin pressure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The control of system of claim 3 including means for interchanging operative connection of said controller means and said additional controller means for control of cabin pressure on successive flights, and means for receiving said error response and correspondingly preventing subsequent interchange of connection of said controller means and said additional controller means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cabin pressure control system of claim 3 wherein said transfer means includes: prevent means for preventing subsequent transfer after an initial transfer has occurred; and means for disabling said prevent means.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for controlling cabin pressure in an aircraft including a controller means for regulating cabin pressure, means for selecting a rate of cabin pressure change and monitoring means for detecting the actual rate of cabin pressure change, said method including the steps of: directing a maximum rate of cabin pressure change; comparing said actual rate of cabin pressure change with said directed rate of cabin pressure change; and producing a sensory detectable change whenever said actual rate exceeds said directed rate by a predetermined amount.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for controlling cabin pressure in an aircraft including a controller means for regulating cabin pressure, means for selecting a rate of cabin pressure change and monitoring means for detecting the actual rate of cabin pressure change, said method including the steps of: directing a maximum rate of cabin pressure change; comparing said actual rate of cabin pressure change with said directed rate of cabin pressure change; and producing a sensory detectable change whenever said actual rate exceeds said directed rate by a predetermined amount.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
137 words
A cabin pressure control system comprising: a pair of automatic controllers, one designated primary and in control of the cabin pressure rate of change, the other designated standby and monitoring the performance of the primary controller; means for selecting a maximum rate of change of cabin pressure and producing an output in response thereto; means responsive to the actual cabin pressure rate change; means responsive to a comparison of said actual cabin pressure rate of change and said selected maximum rate of change; connecting means for connecting first controller as primary and a second controller as standby; and means for disconnecting said first controller as primary, disconnecting said second controller as standby and connecting said second controller as primary in response to said actual rate of cabin pressure change exceeding said selected rate of cabin pressure change.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
137 words
A cabin pressure control system comprising: a pair of automatic controllers, one designated primary and in control of the cabin pressure rate of change, the other designated standby and monitoring the performance of the primary controller; means for selecting a maximum rate of change of cabin pressure and producing an output in response thereto; means responsive to the actual cabin pressure rate change; means responsive to a comparison of said actual cabin pressure rate of change and said selected maximum rate of change; connecting means for connecting first controller as primary and a second controller as standby; and means for disconnecting said first controller as primary, disconnecting said second controller as standby and connecting said second controller as primary in response to said actual rate of cabin pressure change exceeding said selected rate of cabin pressure change.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
In an automatic cabin pressure control system within an aircraft a detection circuit comprising: means responsive to the actual rate of change of cabin pressure in an aircraft and producing a reaction thereto; means for selecting a desired rate of change of cabin pressure and producing a response thereto; and means for comparing said actual rate of change reaction and said desired rate of change response and producing an output responsive thereto for any actual rate of change greater than said selected rate of change.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
85 words
In an automatic cabin pressure control system within an aircraft a detection circuit comprising: means responsive to the actual rate of change of cabin pressure in an aircraft and producing a reaction thereto; means for selecting a desired rate of change of cabin pressure and producing a response thereto; and means for comparing said actual rate of change reaction and said desired rate of change response and producing an output responsive thereto for any actual rate of change greater than said selected rate of change.
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