Patent classifications
B64C11/308
TILT-ROTOR OVER-TORQUE PROTECTION FROM ASYMMETRIC GUST
A system includes a first mast torque transfer system, a second mast torque transfer system coupled to the first mast torque transfer system, and a torque limiting system. The torque limiting system includes a first sensor configured to determine a torque of the first mast torque transfer system, a second sensor configured to determine a torque of the second mast torque transfer system, and a processor configured to determine a differential torque between the torque of the first mast torque transfer system and the torque of the second mast torque transfer system and configured to control at least one of a torque input and a torque output to at least one of the first and second mast torque transfer systems as a function of the determined differential torque.
FAIRING WITH INTEGRATED SENSORY SYSTEM OF A ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT
A rotary-wing aircraft includes an airframe, a first rotor assembly configured to rotate about an axis and a first fairing disposed between the airframe and the first rotor assembly. A sensory system of the rotary-wing aircraft is supported by the first fairing.
Device for supplying and distributing fluid
The device is intended to supply a rotating linear displacement actuator capable of controlling the pitch of the blades of a propeller, according to separate operating states, from a rotary power assembly, the device being arranged so as to be located between the power assembly and the actuator, along a longitudinal axis, and being connected in rotation therewith. According to the invention, the device comprises supplies for supplying fluid interacting with the power assembly and defining as many supplies as there are operating states of the actuator, and a fluid distributor to which the supplies are connected and having separate channels for transporting the fluid in the direction of the actuator according to the operating states, by a tubular equipment connected to the distributor.
DISENGAGEMENT FOR REVERSE PROPELLER PROTECTION
An engine and propeller control system (EPECS) of an aircraft includes a propeller with a plurality of blades coupled to an aircraft engine. Each of the blades are coupled to an actuator configured to adjust the blades between a first pitch to produce forward thrust and a second pitch to produce reverse thrust. The EPECS further includes a controller configured to control the actuator to invoke the second pitch in response to receiving a reverse thrust command signal. The controller is configured to alert that the reverse thrust command signal is generated prior to landing the aircraft.
Rotor system for electrically powered rotorcraft
A rotor system for electrically powered rotorcraft is described, providing the benefits of fast thrust response, depending on rotor inertia. The rotor system includes a rotor hub and two or more rotor blades, and an electric motor driving the rotor hub. The rotor hub includes a mechanism which adapts the collective pitch of the rotor blades in response to the torque applied by the electric motor. When there is significant torque over a threshold, the rotor hub biases the blades to a higher collective pitch, which supports greater thrust, thus avoiding the lag in rotor thrust that would occur through RPM control.