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Increased capacity spherical lined bearings

US9702402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2011
Grant dateJul 11, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49332
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary system and method to control feathering movement of a rotor blade. The system having a yoke arm configured to rotate a rotor blade. A first bearing and a second bearing are utilized to secure the rotor blade to the yoke arm and are configured to restrict longitudinal and transverse movement, while allowing feathering movement of the rotor blade relative to yoke arm.

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