Disconnecting a rotor
US10377473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D35/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a clutch may be coupled between a rotor system and a power train of a rotorcraft. The clutch may be operable to disengage the rotor system from the power train during operation of the power train. A clutch control system in communication with the clutch and include a rotorcraft condition sensor operable to sense an operating condition of the rotorcraft and a control unit operable to prevent the clutch from disengaging the rotor system from the power train if the operating condition of the rotorcraft fails to satisfy a predetermined criterion.
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