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Coaxial counter-rotating rotor system

US9550565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2027/8227
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method to tilt coaxial counter-rotating rotor hub assemblies relative to a fuselage. The system includes a first rotor hub assembly and a second rotor hub assembly spaced apart from the first hub assembly and carried by the fuselage. The method includes pivotally attaching the first rotor hub assembly and the second rotor hub assembly to a pivot joint and thereafter tilting the first rotor hub assembly and the second rotor hub assembly about the pivot joint with a driver.

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