Composite swashplate guide for rotorcraft control systems
US10442532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/7255
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swashplate guide for use with a spherical bearing and which connects with an adjacent component includes a hollow cylindrical tube formed from a composite material. An exterior surface of the hollow cylindrical tube provides an engagement surface with the spherical bearing. A flange arranged at an end of the hollow cylindrical tube provides an interface with the adjacent component.
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