Electrical wiring system for a rotor hub
US9255482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C27/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The electrical harness system is configured for routing a harness between a rotor yoke and a rotor blade. A recess in an inboard cap member is configured to house a connector and an associated harness. As the recess extends along a radial path in the chordwise direction of the rotor blade, the harness is configured to lie within the recess. Operationally induced centrifugal forces promote positioning the slack of harness within the recess, while the slack in the harness remains available for relative dynamic movements between the rotor blade and the rotor yoke. Such a routing of the harness reduces aerodynamic drag and minimizes damage that could otherwise occur to the harness.
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