Mechanically self-regulated propeller

摘要

Generally, a mechanically self-regulating propeller is described which may have a central hub unit disposed around a shaft member, at least two blades coupled to the central hub unit, at least one timing hub coupled to each of the at least two blades, and a hydraulic unit coupled to the at least one timing hub. The at least one timing hub is slidably engaged to the shaft member. When not in use the blades lay substantially parallel to the central hub unit. When the central hub unit is rotated the blades begin to open or fan out to a position that is substantially perpendicular to the central hub unit. The propeller may be used any number of implementations including vehicles, generators, and any other mechanism requiring a propeller or similarly structured device.

主权项

1. A mechanically self-regulating propeller comprising:
a central hub unit coupled to a shaft member such that rotation of the shaft member causes rotation of the central hub unit; a circular, planar lock plate coupled to a surface of the central hub unit; a plurality of blades hingeably coupled to the central hub unit,
wherein each of the plurality of blades comprise a blade body and a blade arm, andwherein each of the plurality of blades, when in an open position, abut the circular, planar lock plate; at least one timing hub being coupled to each of the plurality of blades,
wherein the at least one timing hub is slidably engaged to the shaft member, andwherein each of the plurality of blades is coupled to the at least one timing hub via at least one timing arm; and at least one fluid buffer unit coupled to the at least one timing hub.