System and method of rotating rotor blades from a distance
US9989098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/43
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, there is provided a rotary blade movement system including a retaining member configured to receive a rotor blade, a graspable arm, and a coupling mechanism operable to removably couple the retaining member to the graspable arm. The rotor blade movement system is configured to enable a user to adjust the position of the rotor blade by moving the graspable arm. The coupling mechanism can be a ball and socket joint. In one aspect, there is a method of rotating a rotor blade using a rotary blade movement system.
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