Stiff-in-plane gimbaled tiltrotor hub
US8257051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C27/82
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotor-hub for a rotary-wing aircraft is disclosed. The rotor-hub comprises a yoke comprising a plurality of yoke arms and a plurality of yoke straps, wherein the yoke arms are joined together by the yoke straps, and wherein a plurality of inner walls of the yoke define a central void space. A pitch horn is movably connected to the yoke and a portion of the pitch horn is located within the central void space. A connecting shell is fixedly attached to the yoke.
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