Tail Rotor Actuation System

摘要

In some embodiments, an actuation system includes a an actuator assembly, a yoke, and a control rod. The actuator assembly comprises a first actuator. The first actuator is configured to extend in a first direction and retract in a second direction opposite of the first direction. The yoke is coupled to the first actuator at a first actuator end proximate to the first direction. The control rod is coupled to the yoke at a first control rod end and extends in the second direction past the actuator assembly to a second end in mechanical communication with an output device.

主权项

1. A rotorcraft, comprising:
a body; a power train coupled to the body and comprising an engine and a drive shaft coupled to the engine; a rotor system coupled to the power train, the rotor system comprising at least one rotor blade; and an actuation system in mechanical communication with the rotor system, the actuation system comprising: an actuator assembly comprising a first actuator, the first actuator configured to extend in a first direction and retract in a second direction opposite of the first direction; a yoke coupled to the first actuator at a first actuator end proximate to the first direction; a control rod coupled to the yoke at a first control rod end and extending in the second direction past the actuator assembly to a second end in mechanical communication with the rotor system.