Hub moment sensor for a horizontal rotor aircraft
US4573351A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 1984 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/243
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hub moment sensor is disclosed for an aircraft having a horizontal rotor, a rotor fixed mast for supporting the rotor above the aircraft body, and a support ring formed on the aircraft body for attachment to the rotor fixed mast. The sensor comprises an annular flange formed on the end of the rotor fixed mast remote from the rotor, and coupling means for securing the flange to the support ring, the coupling means including stress measuring means, whereby the moments acting on the aircraft may be sensed.
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