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Tri-hybrid yoke

US10543913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. · US

Inventors

Tyler Wayne Baldwin · Keller, US
Kyle Thomas Cravener · Arlington, US
Andrew Maresh · Lewisville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 29, 2018
Grant date	Jan 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 29, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64C29/0033
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tri-hybrid yoke including a center ring connected to a CF fitting connected to flexure arms. An inboard centrifugal force bearing assembly connects to the CF fitting and a grip. An outboard shear bearing assembly connects to the flexure arm and the grip. In use, the center ring and the CF fittings carry the centrifugal force at a position inboard of the flexure arm.

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