Woodward, Inc.
REDUNDANT VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Abstract:

Embodiments of the disclosure include a redundant control system for a vehicle. The redundant control system includes first and second actuator pistons mechanically coupled to one another and disposed in respective first and second fluid chambers. The first and second actuator pistons are movable by first and second primary stages. One of the primary stages includes a bypass valve with a pilot valve actuatable in response to movement of the first actuator piston.