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Rotor mast assembly

US10017247B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2017
Grant dateJul 10, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/082
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft rotor mast assembly that includes a composite rotor mast and a rotor housing surrounding the rotor mast. The rotor mast includes a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween. The rotor mast includes a plurality of circular openings proximate the first end to accommodate bolts for the fixation of a rotor hub to the rotor mast. The second end of the rotor mast includes a flange, wherein the flange defines a plurality of openings therethrough to accommodate the attachment of the rotor mast to a transmission.

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