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Rotor dome, a rotor, and a rotorcraft

US10167077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2015
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2027/003
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dome for a rotor comprising a cap extending radially from an axis of rotation in elevation towards a periphery and in azimuth over 360 degrees, the cap extending in thickness from a bottom face towards a top face above the bottom face. The dome includes at least one slot extending between the periphery and the axis of rotation in elevation, each slot passing right through a thickness of the cap by extending in elevation from the bottom face to the top face.

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