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Centrifugal de-clutch

US8602942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2011
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2043/145
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical mechanism is used to prevent a rotor of an aircraft from rotating when the rotor is not in use. The mechanical mechanism disengages when the speed of the rotor exceeds a speed threshold and the mechanism reengages when the speed of the rotor is below the speed threshold.

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