Eaton Announces Successful Integration and Testing of Phenom 100 Very Light Jet Electronically Synchronized Flap Actuation System.IRVINE, Calif. -- Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's aerospace business has achieved a technology milestone with the assembly, powering-up and testing of the first electronically synchronized flap actuator A mechanism that causes a device to be turned on or off, adjusted or moved. The motor and mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive or an arm of a robot is called an actuator. See access arm. system designed and developed specifically for the new Embraer Phenom phe·nom n. Slang A phenomenon, especially a remarkable or outstanding person. 100 Very Light Jet (VLJ VLJ Very Light Jet (aircraft) ). Traditional mechanical flap systems feature flexible metal shafts connected between each of the flap or slat actuators mounted in the aircraft wing, all driven by a central power drive unit. The Embraer Phenom 100 system utilizes a brushless DC motor integrated directly within each actuator assembly. System synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. is accomplished electronically, replacing the flex shafts with electrical wiring Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. . Eaton is helping to develop this technology to advance the "state of the art" in flap systems for VLJs that reduce system weight, increase reliability and improve overall performance. Development testing of the flap actuation system will continue through December 2006. Safety-of-Flight testing is scheduled to begin in January 2007. In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading supplier of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic pump and generator products and integrated systems; electric motors; aircraft door actuation, flight and flow control; fluid, fuel and air delivery products and systems; nose wheel steering systems; integrated control systems; cockpit controls and displays; power and load management systems; pressure sensors, seals and fluid health monitoring products and systems. Eaton serves commercial and military aviation, aerospace, military weapons, marine and off-road markets worldwide. Eaton Corporation This article is about an industrial manufacturer. For other meanings see Eaton. Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion, putting it at 198 on the Fortune 500 for 2007. is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drive-train systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine Automotive engine The component of the motor vehicle that converts the chemical energy in fuel into mechanical energy for power. The automotive engine also drives the generator and various accessories, such as the air-conditioning compressor and power-steering air management systems, power-train solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. |
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