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Adjustable moment counterweight with multiple locking methods

US10845377B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2019
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D43/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adjustable moment counterweight assembly for an angle of attack sensor includes a fixed counterweight configured to fixedly attach to a shaft of the angle of attach sensor, the shaft being rotatable about an axis; an adjustable counterweight configured to move in a radial direction relative to the fixed counterweight via rotation of a threaded member; and a first fastener in operable communication with the fixed counterweight and the adjustable counterweight such that the first fastener can fixedly attach the adjustable counterweight to the fixed counterweight.

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