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Cable tilt actuator for an aircraft

US12246826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2021
Grant dateMar 11, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2027/7216
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect the subject matter herein describes a cable tilt actuator for an aircraft propulsion unit. One embodiment comprises: a cable spool, fore and aft cable sections, a compression beam, a compression beam guide, and a linear actuator. As the linear actuator drives the compression beam, relative rotation is imposed between the compression beam and the spool. Described, in one aspect, is an embodiment configured to tilt an aircraft propulsion unit.

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