Passive proprotor-blade retention systems
US11814153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C29/0033
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for retaining a folded proprotor blade in flight. The system includes a mounting plate, a first arm coupled to the mounting plate at an acute angle relative to the mounting plate, and a first deformable pad affixed to the first arm and adapted to contact the folded proprotor blade.
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