Patent ID: 6810656
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: F02K

Abstract:
A thrust reverser control system, comprising:a power drive unit operable to supply a drive force; at least two drive mechanisms each coupled to receive the drive force; and at least two actuator assemblies, each actuator assembly coupled to at least one of the drive mechanisms and operable to move, upon receipt of the drive force, between a stowed position and a deployed position; wherein the power drive unit includes a motor having a shaft with at least a first output and a second output, the motor operable to supply rotational power to a first and a second load, respectively, a first output section coupled to the first motor output and operable to decouple the motor from the first load upon a torque magnitude being reached in the first output section, a second output section coupled to the second motor output and operable to decouple the motor from the second load upon a torque magnitude being reached in the second output section, and a deadband coupler coupled to the first and second output sections and operable to selectively couple the first and second output sections together a time period after the first and second output sections have unequal rotational speeds.