The present invention comprises a rotor blade and method of manufacture thereof. The rotor blade of the present invention incorporates a number of novel features in order to increase its reliability and strength while reducing its weight. In certain embodiments, the rotor blade of the present invention incorporates a flexural strap in place of traditional pitch bearings. In certain embodiments, the rotor blade of the present invention is manufactured using a unique fiber placement layup technique to reduce failure modes and maximize the fatigue strength of the part.
申请公布号
EP1385738(A1)
申请公布日期
2004.02.04
申请号
EP20020734279
申请日期
2002.05.07
申请人
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
发明人
SEHGAL, AJAY;BOYLE, ERIC, C.;FINCH, CHRISTOPHER, O.;THOMPSON, ROBERT, S.