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Inboard centrifugal force bearing attachment

US11027834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2018
Grant dateJun 8, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2027/4736
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inboard bearing attachment for carrying centrifugal force (“CF”) loads in a rotor blade assembly of a rotorcraft includes a CF fitting having a curved surface and a shear bearing retainer aligned with the curved surface. A mounting flange connected to either the CF fitting or the shear bearing retainer is used to mount the inboard bearing attachment to a yoke.

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