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Rotor system vibration absorber

US7153094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2002
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S416/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotor system vibration absorber for use with a helicopter of other rotorcraft is disclosed in which spring forces are provided by a plurality of elongated rods arranged in a selected pattern. The rods are coupled at one end to a fixed base that is coupled to a rotor hub, and at the other end to a tuning weight.

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