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Segmented rotor blade trim tab

US7083383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2004
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C27/473
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trim tab assembly for a helicopter rotor blade includes a plurality of metal panels that are secured to the trailing edge of a composite material helicopter blade. Each of the metal panels can be bent relative to the rotor blade to tune the aerodynamic properties of the rotor blade.

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