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Elastomeric universal rotor hub

US4477225A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 1982
Grant dateOct 16, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 29, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C27/41
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention is directed to helicopter rotor hubs which includes an elastomeric material between an inner and outer hub. The inclusion of elastomeric material transmits torque, thrust and in-plane loads and is flexible in the tilt direction.

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