Tilt rotor aircraft with fixed engine arrangement
US8602347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D35/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system of the present application includes an engine and pylon arrangement for a tilt rotor aircraft in which the engine is fixed in relation to a wing portion of the aircraft, while the pylon is rotatable. The pylon supports a rotor hub having a plurality of rotor blades. Rotation of the pylon allows the aircraft to selectively fly in a helicopter mode and an airplane mode, as well as any combination thereof.
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