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Rigid rotor head with tension torsion (TT) strap retention

US10696386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2016
Grant dateJun 30, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C11/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A box frame hub arm structure is provided and includes a body having an outboard surface, which is disposable to abut with an inboard surface of an outboard arm of an aircraft rotor head, and lead/lag sides. The body is formed to define a first cavity, an aperture communicative with the first cavity through the outboard surface and second and third cavities. The second and third cavities extend outwardly in opposite lead/lag directions from the first cavity to the lead/lag sides.

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