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Rotor for rotary wing aircraft

US4028001A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 28, 1975
Grant dateJun 7, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 28, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C27/35
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides a rotor hub for a rotary wing aircraft in which elastomeric bearing means are utilized to transmit centrifugal loads and blade pitch, flap and lead lag movements, and in which the blades are foldable about a pivot located outboard of the elastomeric bearing means between extended and folded positions. Locking means are provided to ensure that no deflection of the elastomeric bearing means occurs during the folding operation.

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