Spring tension adjustment mechanism

摘要

According to one embodiment, a spring tension adjustment device for adjusting tension in a spring includes a rotation feature and a plurality of spring-attachment features. The rotation feature defines a first axis of rotation. Each spring-attachment feature is configured to receive one end of a spring, each spring-attachment feature being located at a different distance from the rotation feature.

主权项

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 rotor system coupled to the power train and comprising a plurality of rotor blades; a pilot input device operable to receive inputs from a pilot; and a flight control assembly in communication with the rotor system and the pilot input device, the flight control assembly comprising:
a plurality of mechanical members in communication with the rotor system and the pilot input device;a spring coupled between one of the plurality of mechanical members and an attachment point;a spring-tension adjustment device coupled to the spring, the spring-tension adjustment device comprising:
a rotation feature defining a first axis of rotation; anda plurality of apertures, each aperture configured to receive one of the first end or the second end of the spring, each aperture being located at a different distance from the first axis of rotation.