Patent ID: 8590843
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: B64C,G05G

Abstract:
1. A control mechanism for controlling at least one flight direction of an aircraft, said control mechanism comprising a control stick that is axially long, that is mounted on a carrier structure to pivot about at least one hinge axis and that is arranged at its proximal end as a grip, the stick being in engagement with at least one remote mechanical transmission member that is coupled to a remote member to be operated, and being equipped with at least one force-amplifying assistance device, wherein the stick is arranged as a telescopic member provided with locking means for locking it in a normal-use retracted position, and is equipped with deployment means for deploying it from the retracted position to an emergency deployed position, unlocking of the locking means and use of the deployment means for deploying the stick into its deployed position depending on the assistance device being defective.