Drive mechanisms for variable diameter rotor systems
US9068818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C27/46
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotor hub assembly includes a rotor hub for supporting a telescoping rotor blade having an outboard section; and a drive mechanism associated with the telescoping rotor blade, the drive mechanism including: a motor; a spool driven by the motor; and a strap wound on the spool, the strap coupled to the outboard section of the telescoping rotor blade.
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