Patent · US Expired

Helicopter rotors

US5100294A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 1990
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C27/33
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible beam type helicopter rotor includes restraining means outboard of a snubber means and connected between the flexible beam and a torque tube to increase the stiffness of the rotor in the lead/lag plane as applied pitch is increased.

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