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Rotor hub for a rotorcraft

US9896199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2027/7216
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotor hub can include a yoke, a mast, and one or more radially oriented actuators. The first radial actuator and the second radial actuator each have a piston configured to impart a translation of the yoke relative to the mast. The radial actuators are configured to attenuate in-plane whirling vibrations. The rotor hub can also have actuators coupled between the mast and the yoke for attenuating flapping and vertical vibrations.

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