Controllable pitch propeller with electrical power generation
US8162611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C11/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propeller system includes a rotor hub which supports a multiple of propeller blades. An electrical generator is mounted between a gearbox and the rotor hub to generate electrical power to drive a pitch change system within the rotor hub.
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