Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e. – impellers) – Articulated – resiliently mounted or self-shifting impeller... – Nonmetallic resilient mounting
Patent
1988-09-30
1989-12-12
Powell, Jr., Everette A.
Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)
Articulated, resiliently mounted or self-shifting impeller...
Nonmetallic resilient mounting
416140, 416141, B64C 2738
Patent
active
048864196
ABSTRACT:
A spherical bearing for a helicopter rotor connects a rotor blade to a rotor hub. The bearing includes an outer race supported on the hub and an inner race spaced axially from the outer race supported by a shackle attached to the blade root. Each race defines a concentric spherical surface. Multiple laminates of elastomer and shims of metal are arranged alternately between the races. The laminates and shims are bonded to each other to form an assembly that is bonded to the races at radially opposite ends. Each laminate has an opening formed at its center extending through its thickness. A coupon of elastomer, whose damping characteristics exceed those of the laminates, is fitted within each opening with suitable dimensions to minimize control loads and flapwise damping, yet the coupon increases lead-lag damping.
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Powell Jr. Everette A.
The Boeing Company
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