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Rotor position determination system with hall-effect sensors
US8955792B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8955792-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213601077-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
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According to one embodiment, a rotor system, includes a position determination system disposed between a blade and at least part of a hub. A grip couples the rotor blade to the hub. The position determination system comprises at least one magnet and a plurality of magnet sensors proximate to the at least one magnet.
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What is claimed is: 1. A rotorcraft, comprising: a body; a power train coupled to the body and comprising a power source and a drive shaft coupled to the power source; a hub coupled to the drive shaft; a rotor blade; a grip coupling the rotor blade to the hub; and a position determination system disposed between the rotor blade and the body, the position determination system configured to measure a flapping of the rotor blade, the flapping of the rotor blade representing…
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- What does patent US8955792B2 cover?
- According to one embodiment, a rotor system, includes a position determination system disposed between a blade and at least part of a hub. A grip couples the rotor blade to the hub. The position determination system comprises at least one magnet and a plurality of magnet sensors proximate to the at least one magnet.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Schank Troy C, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64C27/008. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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