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Apparatus for adjusting the track of rotor blades through remote control

Assignee: Henschel Flugzeugwerke AG
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Filing: 1983-07-06
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Granted: 1985-02-12
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Expires: 2003-07-06
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Abstract

Abstract An apparatus for adjusting the track of rotor blades through remote control, especially of a helicopter during flight. Each rotor blade has a two-part, lengthwise adjustable control rod with a servomotor which is associated with the supply unit for rotor blade control. A receiving/transmitting part is provided, and a control device (potentiometer) as well as a measuring device are installed in the control rod and are operatively connected with an operating station having an indicator or monitor. The receiving/transmitting part, and the energy source of the servomotor associated with the supply unit for rotor blade control, are integrated in the control rod and are combined with the servomotor to a structural unit and are accommodated in a common housing.

Inventors

  • 👤 Willy G. Fischer
  • 👤 Elmar Thom

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 09:18
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C27/00; B64C27/54

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 138 words
An apparatus for adjusting the track of rotor blades through remote control, said apparatus comprising: a respective two-part, lengthwise adjustable control rod associated with each rotor blade; a control device, in the form of a potentiometer, and a measuring device installed in said control rod and operatively connected with an operating station which is provided with an indicator; a supply unit for control of said rotor blade; a servomotor associated with said unit and with said control rod; said unit including a receiving/transmitting part, and a source of energy for said servomotor, with said receiving/transmitting part and said source of energy being integrated into said control rod and being combined with said servomotor to form a structural unit; and a housing for accommodating said structural unit formed by said source of energy, said servomotor, and said receiving/transmitting part.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 138 words
An apparatus for adjusting the track of rotor blades through remote control, said apparatus comprising: a respective two-part, lengthwise adjustable control rod associated with each rotor blade; a control device, in the form of a potentiometer, and a measuring device installed in said control rod and operatively connected with an operating station which is provided with an indicator; a supply unit for control of said rotor blade; a servomotor associated with said unit and with said control rod; said unit including a receiving/transmitting part, and a source of energy for said servomotor, with said receiving/transmitting part and said source of energy being integrated into said control rod and being combined with said servomotor to form a structural unit; and a housing for accommodating said structural unit formed by said source of energy, said servomotor, and said receiving/transmitting part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 44 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, which includes a support plate for said servomotor, said support plate being axially displaceable in said housing, and being disposed at and end thereof; said source of energy and said receiving/transmitting part are mounted on said support plate.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1988-02-12 1988-08-13 1989-02-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1992-02-12 1992-08-13 1993-02-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1996-02-12 1996-08-13 1997-02-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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