公开(公告)号：US08909453B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13722005

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Joseph W. Wendelsdorf ,  Keith Hale ,  Walter West Riley ,  Charles Eric Covington ,  Brian E. Tucker

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G01M13/02 ,  G01M5/00 ,  B64C27/04

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  B64C27/04 ,  G01M5/0016 ,  G01M13/02

Abstract: A method of optimizing an operation of a rotorcraft includes measuring actual usage of the tail rotor drive shaft during operation of the rotorcraft, the actual usage including at least a torque measurement. The method further includes a step of adjusting a life of the tail rotor drive shaft based upon the measuring of the actual usage. Another method of the present disclosure includes determining a main rotor mast torque by measuring a tail rotor drive shaft torque and deriving a main rotor mast torque by considering the measured tail rotor drive shaft torque and a total torque output of an engine. A system of the present disclosure is configured for determining the main rotor mast torque in part by measuring the tail rotor torque.

Abstract translation: 一种优化旋翼航空器操作的方法包括测量旋翼航空器操作期间尾部转子驱动轴的实际使用，实际使用至少包括扭矩测量。 该方法还包括基于实际使用量的测量来调整尾部转子驱动轴的寿命的步骤。 本公开的另一种方法包括通过考虑尾部转子驱动轴扭矩和发动机的总扭矩输出来测量尾部转子驱动轴转矩并导出主转子桅杆扭矩来确定主转子桅杆扭矩。 本公开的系统被配置为部分地通过测量尾转子扭矩来确定主转子桅杆扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US20140336867A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14338944

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Charles Eric Covington ,  Brian E. Tucker ,  Thomas B. Priest ,  David A. Platz ,  James M. McCollough

IPC: B64F5/00

CPC classification number: B64F5/0045 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G05D1/0005

Abstract: The present application relates to a system and method for providing real-time indications of economic impact of aircraft operations to an aircraft operator. The system and method allow the aircraft operator to reduce economic impact during flight of the aircraft. Such an analysis and cue to the aircraft operator allows the operator to make real-time changes during flight to reduce damage of life-limited aircraft components, thereby reducing the economic impact of aircraft operation that is directly associated with maintenance and component replacement. The system and method can also include pre-flight and post-flight analysis methods for reduction of economic impact of flight operations.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于向航空器操作者提供飞机操作的经济影响的实时指示的系统和方法。 该系统和方法允许飞行员在飞机飞行期间减少经济影响。 对航空器操作者的这种分析和提示允许操作者在飞行中进行实时改变以减少对生命限制的飞行器部件的损坏，从而减少与维护和部件更换直接相关的飞机操作的经济影响。 该系统和方法还可以包括飞行前和飞行后分析方法，以减少飞行运行的经济影响。

公开(公告)号：US08882031B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US14088506

申请日：2013-11-25

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： William D. Dennison ,  Carl A. May

IPC: B64C5/02 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C27/04

CPC classification number: B64C5/02 ,  B64C1/26 ,  B64C27/04 ,  Y10T29/49716

Abstract: An easily removable and lightweight horizontal stabilizer configured to provide aerodynamic stability for a rotorcraft. The horizontal stabilizer comprising a spar removably coupled to a tailboom with a removable spar attachment means, the spar being located transversely through a tailboom opening and configured to provide structural support for at least a first horizontal airfoil and a second horizontal airfoil. The first and second horizontal airfoils are configured to fittingly receive the spar so that the spar fits at least partially inside the first and second horizontal airfoils. The first and second horizontal airfoils extend outboard from the tailboom to provide aerodynamic pitch stability.

Abstract translation: 一种易于拆卸和轻便的水平稳定器，其配置为为旋翼航空器提供空气动力学稳定性。 所述水平稳定器包括可拆卸地联接到具有可移除的翼梁连接装置的尾梁的翼梁，所述翼梁横向设置在尾梁开口处并且构造成为至少第一水平翼型件和第二水平翼型件提供结构支撑。 第一和第二水平翼型件构造成适合地接收翼梁，使得翼梁至少部分地配合在第一和第二水平翼型内。 第一和第二水平翼型件从尾翼向外延伸，以提供空气动力学俯仰稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US20140271215A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13840881

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Ronald J. Measom ,  James R. Stamper, JR. ,  Robert Self ,  Paul Sherrill ,  Paul Oldroyd ,  Neil Edward Morrow ,  Russell Cole

IPC: F01D5/28 ,  B23P15/04

CPC classification number: B29C70/342 ,  B23P15/04 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/541 ,  B29K2063/00 ,  B29K2105/0881 ,  B29K2307/04 ,  B29L2031/082 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C2027/4736 ,  B64F5/10 ,  F01D5/282 ,  Y10T29/49337

Abstract: A method of constructing a cured composite assembly includes positioning a composite assembly within a bonding tool, wherein the composite assembly comprises an uncured composite spar and a skin and performing a curing cycle on the composite assembly to simultaneously cure the uncured composite spar and bond the skin to the cured composite spar.

Abstract translation: 一种构建固化的复合组件的方法包括将复合组件定位在焊接工具内，其中复合组件包括未固化的复合材料翼梁和皮肤，并在复合组件上执行固化循环，以同时固化未固化的复合材料翼梁并粘合皮肤 到固化的复合材料翼梁。

公开(公告)号：US20140271209A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13801666

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Robert Wardlaw ,  Werner Idler ,  John R. McCullough ,  Patrick Ryan Tisdale ,  Frank Bradley Stamps ,  James L. Braswell, JR. ,  Ronald J. Measom ,  Paul K. Oldroyd

IPC: B32B37/02 ,  F01D5/02

CPC classification number: B29C70/30 ,  B29C70/202 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/382 ,  B29L2031/08 ,  B29L2031/082 ,  B32B5/12 ,  B32B5/22 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B37/02 ,  B32B37/16 ,  B32B37/18 ,  B32B38/1808 ,  B32B2603/00 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/12 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/33 ,  B64C27/48 ,  F01D5/02 ,  H05K999/99 ,  Y10T29/49316 ,  Y10T156/1062

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a soft in plane rotor yoke comprising two longitudinal side portions connected together via two outboard portions, wherein the outboard portions comprise a plurality of first layers formed of a first composite fabric material having a plurality of first fibers oriented in a first direction, and a plurality of second layers formed of a second composite fabric material having a plurality of second fibers oriented in a second direction. Included is an apparatus comprising a soft in plane rotor comprising two longitudinal side portions connected together via two outboard portions, wherein the outboard portions comprise a plurality of first layers formed of a first composite fabric material, and a plurality of second layers formed of a second composite fabric material, wherein the soft in plane rotor yoke does not comprise any narrow steered slit tape or filament windings.

Abstract translation: 一种包括一个平面内的转子磁轭的装置，包括通过两个外侧部分连接在一起的两个纵向侧部分，其中外侧部分包括由第一复合织物材料形成的多个第一层，所述第一复合织物材料具有沿第一方向取向的多个第一纤维， 以及由具有在第二方向上定向的多个第二纤维的第二复合织物材料形成的多个第二层。 包括一种装置，包括一个平面内的平面转子，包括通过两个外侧部分连接在一起的两个纵向侧部分，其中外侧部分包括由第一复合织物材料形成的多个第一层，以及由第二层 复合织物材料，其中所述软平面转子轭不包括任何窄的转向切割带或细丝绕组。

公开(公告)号：US20140271204A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13835705

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Ken Shundo ,  Carlos A. Fenny ,  Frank B. Stamps

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64C11/32

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C11/32 ,  B64C27/605

Abstract: A rotor system for rotor aircraft comprises a rotor hub comprising a plurality of rotor blades, a rotatable rotor mast coupled to the rotor hub, a swashplate assembly comprising a non-rotating ring engaged with a rotatable ring, a plurality of pitch links mechanically coupling the rotatable ring to the plurality of rotor blades, and a swashplate actuator system. The rotatable ring is configured to rotate with the rotor mast, and the non-rotating ring is configured to engage and guide the rotatable ring. The pitch links are configured to control the pitch angle of each rotor blade. The swashplate actuator system consists of: a first actuator and a second actuator, where the first actuator and the second actuator are mechanically coupled to a stationary surface and the non-rotating ring.

Abstract translation: 用于转子飞行器的转子系统包括转子毂，该转子毂包括多个转子叶片，连接到转子毂的可旋转转子柱塞，包括与可旋转环接合的非旋转环的斜盘组件，多个螺距连杆， 可旋转环到多个转子叶片，以及斜盘致动器系统。 可旋转环被构造成与转子桅杆一起旋转，并且非旋转环被构造成接合和引导可旋转环。 俯仰连杆构造成控制每个转子叶片的俯仰角。 斜盘致动器系统包括：第一致动器和第二致动器，其中第一致动器和第二致动器机械地联接到固定表面和非旋转环。

公开(公告)号：US20140271200A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13801965

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Drew Sutton ,  Frank B. Stamps ,  Patrick Ryan Tisdale ,  Paul Oldroyd

IPC: F01D5/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/33 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/48 ,  Y10T29/49316

Abstract: A flexible joint assembly for providing flexure to a rotor blade comprising an upper hub plate and a lower hub plate configured to secure a rotor blade yoke via a bolted joint located radially outward of a mast; and an upper flexure assembly connected to the upper hub plate and a lower flexure assembly connected to the lower hub plate, wherein the upper flexure assembly and lower flexure assembly are configured to promote flapping of the rotor blade yoke about a flapping hinge located radially outward of the bolted joint.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向转子叶片提供挠曲的柔性接头组件，包括上轮毂板和下轮毂板，所述上轮毂板和下轮毂板被构造成通过位于桅杆的径向外侧的螺栓接头固定转子叶片翼片; 以及连接到上轮毂板的上挠性组件和连接到下轮毂板的下挠曲组件，其中上弯曲组件和下挠曲组件构造成促使转子叶片轭绕着位于径向向外的振动铰链 螺栓接头。

公开(公告)号：US20140270673A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13795434

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: GREENLEE TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Skyler Ripplinger

IPC: G02B6/46 ,  G02B6/48

CPC classification number: G02B6/46 ,  G02B6/4466 ,  G02B6/48 ,  G02B6/50 ,  G02B6/508 ,  G02B6/54

Abstract: A cable roller for use in positioning a cable relative to a cable tray or relative to a ceiling of a building includes a mounting channel, a support assembly attached thereto which is moveable relative to the mounting channel, and at least one roller attached to the support assembly for allowing the cable to roll thereover. The support assembly can be moved from a closed position to an open position to allow for the easy removal of the cable from the cable roller.

Abstract translation: 用于将电缆相对于电缆桥架或相对于建筑物的天花板定位的电缆辊包括安装通道，连接到其上的支撑组件，其可相对于安装通道移动，以及至少一个连接到支撑件的辊 用于允许电缆在其上滚动的组件。 支撑组件可以从关闭位置移动到打开位置，以允许从电缆辊容易地移除电缆。

公开(公告)号：US20140265050A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13828482

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Richard Gingras ,  Dany Dumais

IPC: B29C43/26 ,  B29C43/24

CPC classification number: B29C43/265 ,  B29C43/24 ,  B29C70/32

Abstract: Embodiments refer generally to systems and methods for manufacturing a cylindrical spar tube of the sort that might be used in a horizontal stabilizer for a helicopter. An exemplary method may comprise laying out onto a flat surface (and possibly stacking) plies of composite material, rolling the material onto a mandrel while applying pressure and curing the rolled material.

Abstract translation: 实施例通常涉及用于制造可用于直升机的水平稳定器的那种类型的圆柱形翼梁管的系统和方法。 一个示例性的方法可以包括布置在复合材料的平坦表面（并且可能堆叠）层上，将材料轧制到心轴上同时施加压力并固化轧制材料。

公开(公告)号：US20140263855A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13801674

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Brent C. Ross ,  David R. Bockmiller ,  Mark L. Isaac ,  Brian J. Cox

IPC: B64C27/37 ,  B64C27/26

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C27/26 ,  B64C29/0075

Abstract: A rotor system for tilt rotor aircraft comprises an engine disposed at a first fixed location on a wing member; a prop-rotor pylon mechanically coupled to the engine along a drive path, and a gearbox disposed in the drive path. The prop-rotor pylon is rotatably mounted on a spindle, and the prop-rotor pylon is configured to selectively rotate about a rotational axis of the spindle between a vertical position and a horizontal position. The gearbox comprises a rotational axis aligned with the rotational axis of the spindle.

Abstract translation: 用于倾斜转子飞行器的转子系统包括设置在翼构件上的第一固定位置处的发动机; 沿着驱动路径机械耦合到发动机的支柱转子塔架，以及设置在驱动路径中的齿轮箱。 支柱转子塔架可旋转地安装在主轴上，并且支柱转子塔架构造成围绕主轴的旋转轴线在垂直位置和水平位置之间选择性地旋转。 齿轮箱包括与主轴的旋转轴线对准的旋转轴线。