Compact tiltrotor pylon-conversion actuation system
US7913947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C29/0033
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tiltrotor aircraft having a wing and a rotatable pylon carried by the wing is disclosed. The pylon is secured to a pylon support spindle that extends into the wing. A link connects a radial portion of the pylon support spindle to a radial portion of an actuator spindle, such that the pylon support spindle is rotated as the actuator spindle is rotated.
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