公开(公告)号：US09828088B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14533276

申请日：2014-11-05

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Terry Thompson ,  Frank B. Stamps

IPC: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/50

CPC classification number: B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/50

Abstract: A rotor blade system includes a first hub assembly having a first set of rotor blades and rotatably attached to a rotor mast, a second hub assembly having a second set of rotor blades and rotatably attached to the rotor mast, the second hub assembly being positioned at a space relative to the first hub assembly, a torque splitter device engaged with both the first hub assembly and the second hub assembly, and a locking device operably associated with the torque splitter device. The method includes rotating the first hub relative to the second hub via the torque splitter until the first set of rotor blades align with the second set of rotor blade about a common horizontal axis.

公开(公告)号：US09523278B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14051575

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Foskey ,  Frank B. Stamps

IPC: F01D5/12 ,  F01D7/00 ,  B64C27/72 ,  B64C27/615

CPC classification number: F01D5/12 ,  B64C27/615 ,  B64C27/72 ,  B64C2027/7266 ,  F01D7/00 ,  Y02T50/34

Abstract: One example of an actuation system for an active blade element of a rotor blade includes an actuator system coupled to a linear transmission system. The actuator system attaches to a structure within a rotor blade and provides a linear motion in a direction that is spanwise to the rotor blade. The linear transmission system is coupled with the actuator system and to an active blade element attached to the rotor blade. The linear transmission system receives the linear motion provided by the actuator system, and responsively provides at least a partial rotation of the active blade element about an axis of the linear transmission system which is in the direction that is substantially parallel to the spanwise axis of the rotor blade.

Abstract translation: 用于转子叶片的主动叶片元件的致动系统的一个实例包括耦合到线性传动系统的致动器系统。 致动器系统附接到转子叶片内的结构，并且在与转子叶片的翼展方向上的方向上提供线性运动。 线性传动系统与致动器系统和连接到转子叶片的主动叶片元件联接。 线性传动系统接收由致动器系统提供的直线运动，并且响应地提供主动叶片元件围绕线性传动系统的轴线的至少部分旋转，所述轴线基本上平行于所述线性传动系统的翼展方向轴线 转子叶片。

公开(公告)号：US09353820B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13861092

申请日：2013-04-11

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Emily Schofield ,  Dan Sottiaux ,  Frank B. Stamps

IPC: F16F9/32 ,  F16F9/19 ,  B64C27/51 ,  F16F15/124 ,  B64C27/635

CPC classification number: F16F9/32 ,  B64C27/51 ,  B64C27/635 ,  F16F9/19 ,  F16F15/124 ,  F16F2230/00

Abstract: A damper system includes a damper and a heater operably associated with the damper. The method includes heating the damper with heat energy from the heater and then monitoring and regulating the heat energy to the damper with a sensor and control subsystem.

Abstract translation: 阻尼器系统包括阻尼器和与阻尼器可操作地相关联的加热器。 该方法包括用来自加热器的热能加热阻尼器，然后用传感器和控制子系统监测和调节到阻尼器的热能。

公开(公告)号：US09334920B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14729190

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Brian Modrzejewski ,  Bryan Judd ,  Dan Sottiaux ,  Frank B. Stamps ,  Emily Schofield

IPC: B64C27/51 ,  F16F9/53 ,  B64C27/35 ,  F16F1/36 ,  F16F9/32 ,  F16F13/06 ,  F16F13/16

CPC classification number: F16F9/532 ,  B64C27/35 ,  B64C27/51 ,  F16F1/36 ,  F16F1/3615 ,  F16F9/3292 ,  F16F13/06 ,  F16F13/16 ,  F16F2222/02

Abstract: A damper includes a housing that forms a fluidly sealed cavity for receiving a fluid therein. The fluid is configured to change fluid properties as electrical energy is induced. An electrical subsystem provides electrical energy to the fluid, which is monitored with a control subsystem. The method includes inducing the fluid with electrical energy to change the dampening effects of the damper in real time.

公开(公告)号：US20160101851A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14510813

申请日：2014-10-09

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Jason L. Hoyle ,  Frank B. Stamps

IPC: B64C27/605 ,  B64C27/72 ,  B64C27/56

CPC classification number: B64C27/605 ,  B64C27/32

Abstract: A rotor blade system includes a hub assembly pivotally attached to a rotor blade, a mast attached to the hub assembly, and a swashplate engaged with the mast, the swashplate includes a non-rotating ring and a rotating ring. The method to raise the swashplate includes using an anti-drive link system pivotally engaged with a transmission top case and pivotally engaged with the non-rotating ring.

Abstract translation: 转子叶片系统包括枢转地附接到转子叶片的轮毂组件，附接到轮毂组件的杆和与桅杆接合的斜盘，斜盘包括非旋转环和旋转环。 升高斜盘的方法包括使用与变速器顶壳枢转地接合并与非旋转环枢转接合的反驱动连杆系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160083088A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14494036

申请日：2014-09-23

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： David E. Heverly, II ,  Frank B. Stamps ,  Michael Smith

IPC: B64C27/635 ,  B64C27/64 ,  B64C27/51

CPC classification number: B64C27/635 ,  B64C27/51

Abstract: A rotor system includes a hub assembly, a first, second, and third rotor blade rotatably attached to the hub assembly, a first, second, and third damper pivotally attached to the hub assembly and pivotally attached to the first, second, and third rotor blade, respectively, and a control system operably associated with the first, second, and third damper. A method to control vibratory forces exerted on the hub assembly via the first and second rotor blade includes separately controlling a dynamic spring rate of each of the first and second dampers with the control system.

Abstract translation: 转子系统包括轮毂组件，可旋转地附接到轮毂组件的第一，第二和第三转子叶片，枢转地附接到轮毂组件并枢转地附接到第一，第二和第三转子的第一，第二和第三阻尼器 刀片，以及与第一，第二和第三阻尼器可操作地相关联的控制系统。 控制经由第一和第二转子叶片施加在轮毂组件上的振动力的方法包括用控制系统分别控制第一和第二阻尼器中的每一个的动态弹簧刚度。

公开(公告)号：US20160046371A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14923608

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： John Corrigan ,  Frank B. Stamps

IPC: B64C27/82 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C27/64 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/57 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C27/52

CPC classification number: B64C27/82 ,  B64C27/06 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C27/14 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C27/57 ,  B64C27/64 ,  B64C2027/8227

Abstract: A system and method to tilt coaxial counter-rotating rotor hub assemblies relative to a fuselage. The system includes a first rotor hub assembly and a second rotor hub assembly spaced apart from the first hub assembly and carried by the fuselage. The method includes pivotally attaching the first rotor hub assembly and the second rotor hub assembly to a pivot joint and thereafter tilting the first rotor hub assembly and the second rotor hub assembly about the pivot joint with a driver.

Abstract translation: 相对于机身倾斜同轴反转转子毂组件的系统和方法。 该系统包括第一转子轮毂组件和与第一轮毂组件间隔开并由机身承载的第二转子轮毂组件。 该方法包括将第一转子轮毂组件和第二转子轮毂组件枢转地连接到枢转接头，然后使用驱动器使第一转子轮毂组件和第二转子轮毂组件围绕枢转接头倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US20150217863A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14174004

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Brian Modrzejewski ,  Ken Shundo ,  Frank B. Stamps ,  David Popelka

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  F16F15/22

CPC classification number: B64C27/001 ,  B64C11/50 ,  B64C27/30 ,  B64C2027/004 ,  G10K11/178 ,  G10K2210/123 ,  G10K2210/1281

Abstract: An aircraft includes a first rotor assembly, a second rotor assembly, and a rotor phase angle control system. The system includes a phase adjustor operably associated with the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly. The method includes sensing vibrations exerted on the aircraft and offsetting a phase angle of the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly to minimize the vibrations.

Abstract translation: 飞机包括第一转子组件，第二转子组件和转子相位角控制系统。 该系统包括可操作地与第一转子组件和第二转子组件相关联的相位调节器。 该方法包括感测施加在飞行器上的振动并抵消第一转子组件和第二转子组件的相位角以最小化振动。

公开(公告)号：US20150176658A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14135670

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc

Inventor： Frank B. Stamps ,  Daniel P. Sottiaux

IPC: B64D35/04

CPC classification number: F16D3/80 ,  B60G15/061 ,  B60G15/066 ,  B64C27/39 ,  B64C27/51 ,  B64D35/04 ,  F16F1/32 ,  F16F3/02 ,  F16F9/20 ,  F16F9/346 ,  F16F9/348 ,  F16F13/00 ,  F16F13/06 ,  F16F13/08 ,  F16F13/14

Abstract: A damper for a rotor hub for a rotorcraft can include a housing, a piston resiliently coupled to the housing with a first elastomeric member and a second elastomeric member, a plurality of conical members, a fluid, and an orifice.

Abstract translation: 用于旋翼飞机的转子轮毂的阻尼器可以包括壳体，与第一弹性体构件和第二弹性体构件弹性地联接到壳体的活塞，多个锥形构件，流体和孔口。

公开(公告)号：US20150104307A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14051575

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Foskey ,  Frank B. Stamps

IPC: F01D5/12

CPC classification number: F01D5/12 ,  B64C27/615 ,  B64C27/72 ,  B64C2027/7266 ,  F01D7/00 ,  Y02T50/34

Abstract: One example of an actuation system for an active blade element of a rotor blade includes an actuator system coupled to a linear transmission system. The actuator system attaches to a structure within a rotor blade and provides a linear motion in a direction that is spanwise to the rotor blade. The linear transmission system is coupled with the actuator system and to an active blade element attached to the rotor blade. The linear transmission system receives the linear motion provided by the actuator system, and responsively provides at least a partial rotation of the active blade element about an axis of the linear transmission system which is in the direction that is substantially parallel to the spanwise axis of the rotor blade.

Abstract translation: 用于转子叶片的主动叶片元件的致动系统的一个实例包括耦合到线性传动系统的致动器系统。 致动器系统附接到转子叶片内的结构，并且在与转子叶片的翼展方向上的方向上提供线性运动。 线性传动系统与致动器系统和连接到转子叶片的主动叶片元件联接。 线性传动系统接收由致动器系统提供的直线运动，并且响应地提供主动叶片元件围绕线性传动系统的轴线的至少部分旋转，所述轴线基本上平行于所述线性传动系统的翼展方向轴线 转子叶片。