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Device for reducing the vibrations generated by a lift rotor of a rotary-wing aircraft

US6045090A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1997
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1576
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for reducing the vibrations of the rotor of a rotary-wing aircraft, having an oscillating mass (M1), elastically held radially on the hub (4) of the rotor in the vicinity of its axis (X-X) and fixed to an articulated rod (10) substantially longitudinal to said axis (X-X). According to the invention, said device includes: PA1 an adjustment oscillating mass (M2), mounted so that it can move on the rod (10) and having an adjustment position for which the frequency of the resonator formed by said oscillating masses (M1, M2) is matched to the frequency of said vibrations; and PA1 drive means (18) for bringing the adjustment oscillating mass (M2) into said adjustment position.

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