公开(公告)号：US09534644B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14482646

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Pasquale Spina ,  Carlos A Fenny ,  Jean-Sebastian Plante ,  Marc Denninger

IPC: F16D37/00 ,  B64C27/56 ,  B64C27/64 ,  B64C27/68 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/78 ,  B64D35/02 ,  F16D37/02 ,  B64C13/28 ,  B64C27/605 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64D35/04 ,  F16H25/20

CPC classification number: F16D37/008 ,  B64C13/28 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/12 ,  B64C27/56 ,  B64C27/605 ,  B64C27/64 ,  B64C27/68 ,  B64C27/78 ,  B64D31/14 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64D35/04 ,  F16D27/14 ,  F16D37/02 ,  F16D2037/001 ,  F16D2037/007 ,  F16H25/20 ,  F16H2025/2059 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y10T74/18704

Abstract: In some embodiments, an actuation system includes a plurality of threaded member portions, a plurality of roller nuts, a driving member configured to receive mechanical energy from a power source, a plurality of driven members, and a magnetorheological (MR) fluid disposed between the plurality of driven members and at least one braking surface. An output member may be coupled between the rotor system and either the plurality of threaded member portions or the plurality of roller nuts and configured to translate linearly in response to the threaded member portions advancing or receding within the roller nuts.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，致动系统包括多个螺纹构件部分，多个滚子螺母，构造成从动力源接收机械能的驱动构件，多个从动构件以及设置在所述驱动构件之间的磁流变（MR）流体 多个从动构件和至少一个制动表面。 输出构件可以联接在转子系统和多个螺纹构件部分或多个滚子螺母之间并且被构造成响应于螺纹构件部分在滚子螺母内前进或后退而线性平移。

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：US09499033B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14797799

申请日：2015-07-13

Applicant: Textron, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Scott Nixon ,  Aric Lee Singletary

IPC: B60J7/10 ,  B60J7/185

CPC classification number: B60J7/104 ,  B60J7/10

Abstract: A modular top system for a vehicle is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a plurality of rail sections, a plurality of corner brackets for connecting the rail sections to form a frame, and a flexible, collapsible cover to be deployed over and connected to the frame. The modular top system can additionally include a plurality of cover connecting devices disposable on a periphery of each of the sides of the cover. Each connecting device is for removably connecting each respective cover side to the frame to deploy the cover over and connect the cover to the frame. Each rail section can comprise at least one assembly connector for connecting any of a plurality of system assembly components to the respective rail section, and/or at least one accessory connector for connecting at least one modular top accessory to the respective rail section.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆的模块化顶部系统。 在各种实施例中，该系统包括多个轨道部分，用于连接轨道部分以形成框架的多个角架，以及待展开并连接到框架的柔性可折叠盖。 所述模块化顶部系统还可以包括多个覆盖连接装置，所述盖连接装置在所述盖的每个侧面的周边上是可弃置的。 每个连接装置用于将每个相应的盖侧可拆卸地连接到框架以将盖部分覆盖并将盖连接到框架。 每个轨道部分可以包括用于将多个系统组件部件中的任一个连接到相应的导轨部分的至少一个组件连接器，和/或用于将至少一个模块化顶部附件连接到相应的导轨部分的至少一个附件连接器。

公开(公告)号：US09476928B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14514148

申请日：2014-10-14

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Gary Froman

IPC: G01R31/14 ,  G01R31/02 ,  G01R31/28 ,  G01R31/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/025 ,  G01R31/008 ,  G01R31/2829

Abstract: A test system for testing a sensor system includes a high-impedance resistor for forming a voltage divider with any corrosion or foreign substance that might be present between a signal conductor and a ground conductor. While a voltage is applied across the voltage divider, the voltage can be measured across the high-impedance resistor for determining whether an undesirable amount of conductance exists between the signal wire and ground. The test system also includes switching means for switching between any number of signal wires of a system undergoing testing.

Abstract translation: 用于测试传感器系统的测试系统包括用于形成可能存在于信号导体和接地导体之间的任何腐蚀或异物的分压器的高阻抗电阻器。 当跨越分压器施加电压时，可以跨越高阻抗电阻测量电压，以确定在信号线和地之间是否存在不期望的电导量。 测试系统还包括用于在正在进行测试的系统的任何数量的信号线之间切换的切换装置。

公开(公告)号：US20160291250A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15084965

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: Greenlee Textron Inc.

Inventor： Keith Roy Foord

IPC: G02B6/255 ,  G02B6/25

CPC classification number: G02B6/2555 ,  B26F3/00 ,  G02B6/25 ,  G02B6/2551 ,  G02B6/2556 ,  G02B6/2557

Abstract: An adapter is configured to hold a loose tube fiber cable and is mountable into a fusion splicer. The adapter includes a clamp base having a first and second grooves, each groove having a centerline, a width and a depth. The depth of the second groove is greater than the depth of the first groove, such that a shoulder is formed between the first and second grooves. The centerlines of the grooves align. This allows for the loose tube fiber cable or splice-on connector to be properly positioned within the grooves. The first groove is V-shaped. The second groove may be V-shaped, U-shaped or square-shaped. A clamp cover seats on the clamp base. The clamp cover has a compressible pad which, when the clamp cover is placed into a facing relationship with the clamp base, the pad aligns with the first groove.

Abstract translation: 适配器被配置为保持松散的管状光缆并且可安装到熔接机中。 适配器包括具有第一和第二凹槽的夹具基座，每个凹槽具有中心线，宽度和深度。 第二凹槽的深度大于第一凹槽的深度，使得在第一和第二凹槽之间形成肩部。 槽的中心线对齐。 这允许松散的管光纤电缆或接头连接器适当地定位在凹槽内。 第一个凹槽为V形。 第二槽可以是V形，U形或正方形。 夹具盖位于夹具底座上。 夹具盖具有可压缩垫，当夹具盖与夹具基座处于面对关系时，垫与第一凹槽对准。

公开(公告)号：US20160284195A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14670097

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： THOMAS PRIEST ,  Mark Berkley ,  David Fuessel ,  Josh Seifert ,  Eric Ransom ,  David Meek ,  Don Krempin

IPC: G08B21/18

CPC classification number: G08B21/182 ,  G05B23/0272

Abstract: A computer implemented method performed by a composite electrical load monitoring system includes determining, at a first time instant during a duration, a first margin between a first reading of a first electrical parameter and a first electrical parameter limit for a first power source, and determining, at the first time instant during the duration, a second margin between a second reading of a second electrical parameter and a second electrical parameter limit for a second power source. The method further includes determining, after the first time instant, that the first margin is less than the second margin in response to determining the first margin and the second margin, and displaying, in a display device and within the duration, an identifier for the first power source in response to determining that the first margin is less than the second margin.

Abstract translation: 由复合电力负载监测系统执行的计算机实现的方法包括在持续时间内的第一时刻确定第一电参数的第一读数与第一电源的第一电参数限值之间的第一余量，以及确定 在持续时间内的第一时刻，在第二电参数的第二读取和第二电源的第二电参数限制之间的第二余量。 该方法还包括在第一时刻之后响应于确定第一余量和第二余量而确定第一余量小于第二余量，并且在显示设备中并且在持续时间内显示用于 第一电源响应于确定第一余量小于第二余量。

公开(公告)号：US20160258535A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14636896

申请日：2015-03-03

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Travis Jurrell ,  Timothy Cecil ,  Scott Poster ,  Wesley Porter

IPC: F16J15/32 ,  B64C27/32

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/12 ,  F16J15/164 ,  F16J15/3232 ,  F16J15/3256

Abstract: A rotating sealing system includes a non-metallic rotating seal configured to be attached to a rotating shaft. The rotating seal is configured to rotate with the rotating shaft about an axis. The rotating sealing system includes a stationary sealing surface configured to be attached to a stationary housing positioned around the rotating shaft. The stationary sealing surface is substantially parallel to the axis. The rotating seal is configured to seal with the stationary sealing surface as the rotating shaft rotates.

Abstract translation: 旋转密封系统包括被配置为附接到旋转轴的非金属旋转密封件。 旋转密封件构造成随着旋转轴绕轴线旋转。 旋转密封系统包括固定密封表面，其被配置为附接到围绕旋转轴定位的固定壳体。 固定密封表面基本上平行于轴线。 旋转密封件构造成随着旋转轴旋转而与固定密封表面密封。

公开(公告)号：US20160236406A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US14623822

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Elliott Keller Schulte ,  Robert Brack ,  Kathleen Oldham

IPC: B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/16 ,  B29C65/14 ,  B29C65/08

CPC classification number: B29C66/5227 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/1412 ,  B29C65/1425 ,  B29C65/1483 ,  B29C65/16 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/522 ,  B29C66/54 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29D99/0089 ,  B29L2031/082 ,  B29L2031/3076 ,  B29L2031/3085 ,  B29L2031/3088 ,  B29L2031/602 ,  B29L2031/608

Abstract: One aspect of a method of manufacturing a honeycomb core includes positioning a first thermoplastic columnar cell adjacent a second thermoplastic columnar cell, modifying a thermoplastic property of the first thermoplastic columnar cell, wherein the modified thermoplastic property permits joining a circumferential surface of the first thermoplastic columnar cell to a circumferential surface of the second thermoplastic columnar cell. The method also includes joining the circumferential surface of the first thermoplastic columnar cell having the modified thermoplastic property to the circumferential surface of the second thermoplastic columnar cell resulting in the honeycomb core.

Abstract translation: 制造蜂窝芯的方法的一个方面包括将邻近第二热塑性柱状电池的第一热塑性柱状电池定位，改变第一热塑性柱状电池的热塑性，其中改性的热塑性能允许连接第一热塑性柱状体的圆周表面 电池到第二热塑性柱状电池的圆周表面。 该方法还包括将具有改性热塑性的第一热塑性圆柱形电池的圆周表面接合到第二热塑性圆柱形电池的圆周表面，得到蜂窝芯。

公开(公告)号：US20160221673A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14613009

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Troy Schank

IPC: B64C27/64 ,  B64C27/68 ,  B64C27/72

CPC classification number: B64C27/72 ,  B64C2027/7266 ,  B64C2027/7272 ,  Y02T50/34

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic on-blade actuation system includes a pair of linear motors, a pair of flexible bladders and a pair of hydraulic units. Each linear motor outputs linear force in response to input. The pair of flexible bladders attach to opposite sides of a rotorcraft blade. Each hydraulic unit connects a linear motor to a flexible bladder to hydraulically transmit the linear force of the linear motor to the flexible bladder to actuate the rotorcraft blade.

Abstract translation: 电动液压叶片驱动系统包括一对线性电动机，一对柔性气囊和一对液压单元。 每个线性电机响应于输入输出线性力。 一对柔性气囊附着在旋翼飞机叶片的相对两侧。 每个液压单元将线性马达连接到柔性气囊以将线性马达的线性力液压地传递到柔性气囊以致动旋翼飞行器叶片。

公开(公告)号：US09394063B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US13840396

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Myron Jackson ,  Walter West Riley

IPC: B64F5/00 ,  B64C27/00 ,  B32B15/01 ,  C23C24/04 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D45/00

CPC classification number: B64F5/0081 ,  B32B15/011 ,  B32B15/013 ,  B64C27/006 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D2045/009 ,  B64F5/40 ,  C23C24/04 ,  F05D2230/31 ,  Y10T29/49318 ,  Y10T29/49746 ,  Y10T428/12063

Abstract: A method of repairing a component comprises identifying a non-compliant surface of the component, wherein the non-compliant surface is not within an allowable tolerance, cold spraying a powder comprising a metal onto the non-compliant surface, and forming a coating comprising the metal over the non-compliant surface, wherein an outer surface of the coating is within an allowable tolerance. In an embodiment, the method of repairing an outer component further comprises machining the outer surface of the coating. In an embodiment, the component is a shaft, a rotor mast, an input quill, or a bearing. In an embodiment, the component contains electronic equipment during the cold spraying, and wherein the cold spraying does not damage the electronic equipment. In an embodiment, the component is repaired without subjecting the component to a hydrogen embrittlement bake.

Abstract translation: 修复部件的方法包括识别部件的非顺从性表面，其中所述非柔顺表面不在允许的公差范围内，将包含金属的粉末冷喷涂到所述非柔顺表面上，以及形成涂层，所述涂层包含 金属在非顺应性表面上，其中涂层的外表面在允许的公差范围内。 在一个实施例中，修复外部部件的方法还包括加工涂层的外表面。 在一个实施例中，部件是轴，转子桅杆，输入套筒或轴承。 在一个实施例中，组件在冷喷涂期间包含电子设备，并且其中冷喷涂不会损坏电子设备。 在一个实施方案中，组分被修复而不对组分进行氢脆化烘烤。