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Device and process for reducing the vibration generated on the structure of a rotary-wing aircraft, particularly a helicopter

US6311924A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 1999
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C27/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and to a process for reducing the vibration generated on the structure of a rotary-wing aircraft, particularly a helicopter, which comprises at least one main rotor providing lift and forward drive. According to the invention, said device comprises adjusting means (M1) for adjusting the second mode of flapping of each of the blades (2) of said main rotor.

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