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公开(公告)号：US10399285B2
公开(公告)日：2019-09-03
申请号：US15423939
申请日：2017-02-03
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： David G. Carlson , John R. McCullough , Douglas K. Wolfe , Andrew G. Baines , George R. Decker
IPC: B29C70/34 , B29C35/02 , B29C70/54 , B29C70/06 , B29D99/00 , B64C1/12 , B64C3/26 , B29L31/30 , B64C29/00
Abstract: In one aspect, there is a method of making a pre-cured laminate having a total number of plies in a mold, the mold having a periphery defined by a forward edge, an aft edge, and outboard ends. The method includes selecting a first plurality of resin impregnated plies that continuously extend beyond the periphery of the mold, the first plurality of resin impregnated plies includes at least 50 percent of the total number of plies; laying the plies in a mold; compacting the plies in a mold; and pre-curing the plies to form a pre-cured laminate, which can extend beyond the periphery of the mold. In an embodiment, a pre-cured laminate includes a first plurality of resin impregnated plies that continuously extend beyond the periphery of the mold, the first plurality of resin impregnated plies includes at least 50 percent of the total number of plies.
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公开(公告)号：US10889369B2
公开(公告)日：2021-01-12
申请号：US16115919
申请日：2018-08-29
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： George R. Decker
Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus comprising an aircraft wing and a trailing edge aerodynamic surface connected to a trailing edge of the aircraft wing via a piston assembly in which the piston assembly holds the trailing edge aerodynamic surface in a neutral position relative to the aircraft wing at a constant supply pressure. The piston assembly may be implemented using a pneumatic piston or a hydraulic piston. A first end of the piston assembly may be connected to the aircraft wing and a second end of the piston assembly may be connected to the trailing edge aerodynamic surface. The piston assembly may include a pressure relief valve which may open or close, raising or lowering the aerodynamic surface, responsive to lift load on the aircraft wing.
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公开(公告)号：US20180001579A1
公开(公告)日：2018-01-04
申请号：US15423939
申请日：2017-02-03
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： David G. Carlson , John R. McCullough , Douglas K. Wolfe , Andrew G. Baines , George R. Decker
IPC: B29C70/34 , B29C70/54 , B29C35/02 , B29C70/06 , B29D99/00 , B29L31/30 , B64C1/12 , B64C3/26 , B64C29/00
CPC classification number: B29C70/34 , B29C35/02 , B29C65/48 , B29C70/06 , B29C70/30 , B29C70/545 , B29C2793/009 , B29D99/001 , B29D99/0089 , B29L2031/3076 , B29L2031/3085 , B32B3/12 , B32B7/12 , B32B2250/05 , B32B2305/024 , B32B2605/18 , B64C1/12 , B64C3/185 , B64C3/24 , B64C3/26 , B64C29/0033 , B64F5/00 , B64F5/10 , Y02T50/43
Abstract: In one aspect, there is a method of making a pre-cured laminate having a total number of plies in a mold, the mold having a periphery defined by a forward edge, an aft edge, and outboard ends. The method includes selecting a first plurality of resin impregnated plies that continuously extend beyond the periphery of the mold, the first plurality of resin impregnated plies includes at least 50 percent of the total number of plies; laying the plies in a mold; compacting the plies in a mold; and pre-curing the plies to form a pre-cured laminate, which can extend beyond the periphery of the mold. In an embodiment, a pre-cured laminate includes a first plurality of resin impregnated plies that continuously extend beyond the periphery of the mold, the first plurality of resin impregnated plies includes at least 50 percent of the total number of plies.
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公开(公告)号：US20170225765A1
公开(公告)日：2017-08-10
申请号：US15424588
申请日：2017-02-03
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Douglas K. Wolfe , David G. Carlson , John R. McCullough , George R. Decker
IPC: B64C3/18
Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a spar member for an aircraft wing including a support beam having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and opposing ends configured for an aircraft wing, the interior surface and exterior surface disposed between the opposing ends; and a first spar flange extending generally laterally from the exterior surface, the first spar flange configured for attachment with a first wing skin. The first spar flange can be an upper or lower spar flange. In some embodiments, the first spar flange is at an acute angle relative to the exterior surface of the support beam. In certain embodiments, the first spar flange is at an angle of from about 50 degrees to about 85 degrees relative to the exterior surface of the support beam.
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公开(公告)号：US11046421B2
公开(公告)日：2021-06-29
申请号：US16164033
申请日：2018-10-18
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： George R. Decker , Steven Allen Robedeau, Jr.
Abstract: One embodiment is an apparatus comprising an aircraft wing; a control surface hingedly connected to a trailing edge of the aircraft wing, wherein a slot is provided between the aircraft wing and the control surface; a seal disposed over the slot, the seal hingedly connected to the aircraft wing; a spring mechanism for preloading the seal against a surface of the control surface such that the gap is sealed with the control surface is in a first position relative to the aircraft wing; and at least one cam blade for lifting the seal from the surface of the control surface as the control surface moves from the first position to a second position relative to the aircraft wing and returning the seal to the surface of the control surface as the control surface moves from the second position to the first position.
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公开(公告)号：US10994853B2
公开(公告)日：2021-05-04
申请号：US16127115
申请日：2018-09-10
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： George R. Decker , Steve Robedeau , Jeffrey M. Williams
Abstract: A door system for a nacelle of a tiltrotor aircraft, the nacelle including a movable proprotor housing rotatable relative to a fixed portion of the nacelle from a forward flight mode to a vertical flight mode and a proprotor gearbox door connected to the movable proprotor housing and pivotably coupled to the fixed portion. The door system including a linkage to pivotably couple the door and the fixed portion of the nacelle; a track assembly mounted to the movable proprotor housing; and a door roller mechanism connected to the proprotor gearbox door. The door roller mechanism traverses the track assembly during rotation of the movable proprotor housing.
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公开(公告)号：US10589837B2
公开(公告)日：2020-03-17
申请号：US15424588
申请日：2017-02-03
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： Douglas K. Wolfe , David G. Carlson , John R. McCullough , George R. Decker
IPC: B64C3/18 , F16B5/01 , F16B11/00 , B64F5/10 , B29C35/04 , B29C70/30 , B29C70/34 , B64C29/00 , B29K105/08 , B29L31/30
Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a spar member for an aircraft wing including a support beam having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and opposing ends configured for an aircraft wing, the interior surface and exterior surface disposed between the opposing ends; and a first spar flange extending generally laterally from the exterior surface, the first spar flange configured for attachment with a first wing skin. The first spar flange can be an upper or lower spar flange. In some embodiments, the first spar flange is at an acute angle relative to the exterior surface of the support beam. In certain embodiments, the first spar flange is at an angle of from about 50 degrees to about 85 degrees relative to the exterior surface of the support beam.
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公开(公告)号：US20200016847A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-16
申请号：US16031452
申请日：2018-07-10
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： David G. Carlson , Paul K. Oldroyd , George R. Decker , Doug K. Wolfe
Abstract: A material dispensing system including a first frame and a first application head. The first application head supported by the first frame including a first bias ply assembly comprising a bias ply roll supported on a bias ply dispenser unit, the first bias ply assembly configured to pass bias ply material along a bias path; and a first non-bias ply assembly comprising a non-bias ply roll supported by a non-bias ply dispenser unit, the non-bias ply assembly configured to pass non-bias ply material along a non-bias path; wherein the bias path and the non-bias path are substantially parallel. Another aspect provides a material dispensing system including a first frame and a first application head supported thereby; and a second frame and a second application head supported thereby; wherein the first frame and the second frame move in an X direction during operation. Another aspect includes preparing a composite article.
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公开(公告)号：US10913542B2
公开(公告)日：2021-02-09
申请号：US16047503
申请日：2018-07-27
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： James E. King , William Scott Atkins , George R. Decker
IPC: B64D35/00 , F16H57/025 , B64C29/00 , F16H57/02
Abstract: A wing is provided in one example embodiment and may include an outboard rib; a proprotor gearbox, wherein the proprotor gearbox is located inboard of the outboard rib; a fitting attached to the proprotor gearbox; and a conversion actuator, wherein the conversion actuator is attached to the wing and is mechanically coupled to the fitting. The wing may further include a downstop striker in which the downstop striker may be mounted to the fitting and the downstop striker may be between the proprotor gearbox and the conversion actuator. The wing may further include a downstop mounted on a top side of the outboard rib, wherein the downstop and the downstop striker are aligned to be in contact when the proprotor gearbox is positioned in an airplane mode.
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公开(公告)号：US20200031488A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-30
申请号：US16047503
申请日：2018-07-27
Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Inventor： James E. King , William Scott Atkins , George R. Decker
IPC: B64D35/00 , B64C29/00 , F16H57/025
Abstract: A wing is provided in one example embodiment and may include an outboard rib; a proprotor gearbox, wherein the proprotor gearbox is located inboard of the outboard rib; a fitting attached to the proprotor gearbox; and a conversion actuator, wherein the conversion actuator is attached to the wing and is mechanically coupled to the fitting. The wing may further include a downstop striker in which the downstop striker may be mounted to the fitting and the downstop striker may be between the proprotor gearbox and the conversion actuator. The wing may further include a downstop mounted on a top side of the outboard rib, wherein the downstop and the downstop striker are aligned to be in contact when the proprotor gearbox is positioned in an airplane mode.
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