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Passive proprotor-blade retention systems

US11814153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2021
Grant dateNov 14, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 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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