System and method of harvesting power with a rotor hub damper
US9260185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system and method of the present application relate to a lead/lag damper for a rotorcraft. The lead/lag damper is configured to harvest power from the lead/lag oscillatory motions of rotor blades with an electromagnetic linear motor/generator. Further, the lead/lag damper is configured to treat the lead/lag motions with the electromagnetic linear motor/generator. The system and method is well suited for use in the field of aircraft, in particular, helicopters and other rotary wing aircraft.
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