Propeller diverter duct
US10538311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/8281
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A diverter duct for a propeller includes a second duct element having a semi-annular wedge shape, which is pivotably coupled to the first duct element, a first drive structure configured to drive a pivoting of the second duct element relative to the first duct element and a second drive structure configured to drive a rotation of the first and second duct elements about an axis of rotation of the propeller.
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