公开(公告)号：US09701403B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14182370

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Amarjit Kizhakkepat ,  Levi Armstrong ,  Tyler Baldwin ,  Paul Oldroyd ,  Michael J. Southerland

IPC: B64C27/32 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B29C70/00 ,  B32B5/12 ,  B32B5/26

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  B29C70/00 ,  B29C70/202 ,  B29C70/342 ,  B32B5/12 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B2260/023 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2603/00 ,  B32B2605/18 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  Y10T156/108

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a rotorcraft yoke comprises a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms, in combination, comprise a plurality of fibrous plies extending continuously throughout all of the plurality of arms.

公开(公告)号：US20170320289A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-09

申请号：US15659427

申请日：2017-07-25

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： James D. Hethcock ,  Kenneth E. Nunn ,  Paul Oldroyd

IPC: B32B5/26 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B3/20 ,  B32B5/28 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/04 ,  D04C3/48 ,  B32B5/12

CPC classification number: B32B5/26 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B3/20 ,  B32B5/12 ,  B32B5/28 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/04 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B2250/40 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/0269 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  D04C3/48 ,  Y10T428/24074 ,  Y10T428/31504

Abstract: A composite core includes a plurality of tubes, each the plurality of tubes comprising a plurality of fibers disposed in a polymeric matrix. Adjacent tubes of the plurality of tubes are adhesively bonded to one another along sides of the adjacent tubes. A method of making a composite core includes the steps of providing a plurality of tubes, each of the plurality of tubes including a plurality of fibers disposed in a polymeric matrix, and adhesively bonding adjacent tubes of the plurality of tubes along sides of the adjacent tubes. A method of making a composite core such that a removable band is included in the core, the removable band being configured to be removable through a procedure subsequent to the cure of the composite core, thereby producing gaps in the core.

公开(公告)号：US20150232175A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14182370

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Amarjit Kizhakkepat ,  Levi Armstrong ,  Tyler Baldwin ,  Paul Oldroyd ,  Michael J. Southerland

IPC: B64C27/32 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B32B37/16 ,  B64C27/28 ,  B64C27/52

CPC classification number: B64C27/32 ,  B29C70/00 ,  B29C70/202 ,  B29C70/342 ,  B32B5/12 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B2260/023 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2603/00 ,  B32B2605/18 ,  B64C29/0033 ,  Y10T156/108

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a rotorcraft yoke comprises a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms, in combination, comprise a plurality of fibrous plies extending continuously throughout all of the plurality of arms.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，旋翼航空器轭包括多个臂。 组合的多个臂包括连续延伸穿过所有多个臂的多个纤维层。

公开(公告)号：US09638048B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US13840881

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Ronald J. Measom ,  James R. Stamper, Jr. ,  Robert Self ,  Paul Sherrill ,  Paul Oldroyd ,  Neil Edward Morrow ,  Russell Cole

IPC: B29C41/00 ,  F01D5/28 ,  B29C70/34 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B23P15/04

CPC classification number: B29C70/342 ,  B23P15/04 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/541 ,  B29K2063/00 ,  B29K2105/0881 ,  B29K2307/04 ,  B29L2031/082 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C2027/4736 ,  B64F5/10 ,  F01D5/282 ,  Y10T29/49337

Abstract: A method of constructing a cured composite assembly includes positioning a composite assembly within a bonding tool, wherein the composite assembly comprises an uncured composite spar and a skin and performing a curing cycle on the composite assembly to simultaneously cure the uncured composite spar and bond the skin to the cured composite spar.

公开(公告)号：US20140271215A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13840881

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Ronald J. Measom ,  James R. Stamper, JR. ,  Robert Self ,  Paul Sherrill ,  Paul Oldroyd ,  Neil Edward Morrow ,  Russell Cole

IPC: F01D5/28 ,  B23P15/04

CPC classification number: B29C70/342 ,  B23P15/04 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/541 ,  B29K2063/00 ,  B29K2105/0881 ,  B29K2307/04 ,  B29L2031/082 ,  B64C27/473 ,  B64C2027/4736 ,  B64F5/10 ,  F01D5/282 ,  Y10T29/49337

Abstract: A method of constructing a cured composite assembly includes positioning a composite assembly within a bonding tool, wherein the composite assembly comprises an uncured composite spar and a skin and performing a curing cycle on the composite assembly to simultaneously cure the uncured composite spar and bond the skin to the cured composite spar.

Abstract translation: 一种构建固化的复合组件的方法包括将复合组件定位在焊接工具内，其中复合组件包括未固化的复合材料翼梁和皮肤，并在复合组件上执行固化循环，以同时固化未固化的复合材料翼梁并粘合皮肤 到固化的复合材料翼梁。

公开(公告)号：US20140271200A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13801965

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： Drew Sutton ,  Frank B. Stamps ,  Patrick Ryan Tisdale ,  Paul Oldroyd

IPC: F01D5/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/33 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/48 ,  Y10T29/49316

Abstract: A flexible joint assembly for providing flexure to a rotor blade comprising an upper hub plate and a lower hub plate configured to secure a rotor blade yoke via a bolted joint located radially outward of a mast; and an upper flexure assembly connected to the upper hub plate and a lower flexure assembly connected to the lower hub plate, wherein the upper flexure assembly and lower flexure assembly are configured to promote flapping of the rotor blade yoke about a flapping hinge located radially outward of the bolted joint.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向转子叶片提供挠曲的柔性接头组件，包括上轮毂板和下轮毂板，所述上轮毂板和下轮毂板被构造成通过位于桅杆的径向外侧的螺栓接头固定转子叶片翼片; 以及连接到上轮毂板的上挠性组件和连接到下轮毂板的下挠曲组件，其中上弯曲组件和下挠曲组件构造成促使转子叶片轭绕着位于径向向外的振动铰链 螺栓接头。

公开(公告)号：US09505489B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US13801965

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Drew Sutton ,  Frank B. Stamps ,  Patrick Ryan Tisdale ,  Paul Oldroyd

IPC: B64C27/33 ,  B64C27/48 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C27/32

CPC classification number: B64C27/33 ,  B64C11/02 ,  B64C27/32 ,  B64C27/48 ,  Y10T29/49316

Abstract: A flexible joint assembly for providing flexure to a rotor blade comprising an upper hub plate and a lower hub plate configured to secure a rotor blade yoke via a bolted joint located radially outward of a mast; and an upper flexure assembly connected to the upper hub plate and a lower flexure assembly connected to the lower hub plate, wherein the upper flexure assembly and lower flexure assembly are configured to promote flapping of the rotor blade yoke about a flapping hinge located radially outward of the bolted joint.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向转子叶片提供挠曲的柔性接头组件，包括上轮毂板和下轮毂板，所述上轮毂板和下轮毂板被构造成通过位于桅杆的径向外侧的螺栓接头固定转子叶片翼片; 以及连接到上轮毂板的上挠性组件和连接到下轮毂板的下挠曲组件，其中上弯曲组件和下挠曲组件构造成促使转子叶片轭绕着位于径向向外的振动铰链 螺栓接头。

公开(公告)号：US09364930B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13802357

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： J. Donn Hethcock ,  Scott Wolthuis ,  Robert Brack ,  Paul Oldroyd

IPC: B23P25/00 ,  B23Q3/06 ,  B23Q3/08 ,  B26F3/00 ,  B23K10/00 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23C3/16

CPC classification number: B23P25/00 ,  B23C3/16 ,  B23C2228/25 ,  B23K10/00 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K2101/02 ,  B23Q3/065 ,  B23Q3/086 ,  B26F3/004 ,  Y10T29/49995 ,  Y10T29/49998

Abstract: A method of manipulating a thin-walled structure includes providing a thin-walled structure in a first unconstrained configuration, constraining the thin-walled structure to a first constrained configuration in which a first feature of the thin-walled structure is spatially located relative to the a second feature of the thin-walled structure in a predetermined manner, wherein an open volume of the thin-walled structure is constrained to maintain a predetermined open volume shape, and machining the thin-walled structure to a second constrained configuration in which the first feature of the thin-walled structure remains spatially located relative to the second feature of the thin-walled structure in the predetermined manner.

Abstract translation: 一种操纵薄壁结构的方法包括以第一无限制构造提供薄壁结构，将薄壁结构约束为第一约束构造，其中薄壁结构的第一特征相对于薄壁结构位于空间上 以预定方式的薄壁结构的第二特征，其中限制薄壁结构的开放体积以保持预定的开放体积形状，并且将薄壁结构加工成第二约束构造，其中第一 薄壁结构的特征以预定的方式相对于薄壁结构的第二特征保持空间位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140259628A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13802357

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.

Inventor： J. Donn Hethcock ,  Scott Wolthuis ,  Robert Brack ,  Paul Oldroyd

IPC: B23P25/00

CPC classification number: B23P25/00 ,  B23C3/16 ,  B23C2228/25 ,  B23K10/00 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K2101/02 ,  B23Q3/065 ,  B23Q3/086 ,  B26F3/004 ,  Y10T29/49995 ,  Y10T29/49998

Abstract: A method of manipulating a thin-walled structure includes providing a thin-walled structure in a first unconstrained configuration, constraining the thin-walled structure to a first constrained configuration in which a first feature of the thin-walled structure is spatially located relative to the a second feature of the thin-walled structure in a predetermined manner, wherein an open volume of the thin-walled structure is constrained to maintain a predetermined open volume shape, and machining the thin-walled structure to a second constrained configuration in which the first feature of the thin-walled structure remains spatially located relative to the second feature of the thin-walled structure in the predetermined manner.

Abstract translation: 一种操纵薄壁结构的方法包括以第一无限制构造提供薄壁结构，将薄壁结构约束为第一约束构造，其中薄壁结构的第一特征相对于薄壁结构位于空间上 以预定方式的薄壁结构的第二特征，其中限制薄壁结构的开放体积以保持预定的开放体积形状，并且将薄壁结构加工成第二约束构造，其中第一 薄壁结构的特征以预定的方式相对于薄壁结构的第二特征保持空间位置。