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CF bearing with steady pitching moment

US8231346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2006
Grant dateJul 31, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F1/40
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A centrifugal force bearing having a means for providing a steady pitching moment is disclosed. The centrifugal force bearing may optionally comprise a coning means. A rotor system having the centrifugal force bearing is disclosed. A rotary-wing aircraft having the centrifugal force bearing is disclosed.

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