A propeller system includes at least one propeller hub having a plurality of hub arms formed therein. The plurality of hub arms are arranged circumferentially on the at least one propeller hub and are spaced apart from one another by a hub distance. The propeller system further includes a plurality of propeller blades. Each propeller blade includes a base portion rotatably disposed in a respective hub. At least one counterweight is coupled to the base portion of a respective propeller blade. The counterweight includes a hinge configured to pivot a portion of the at least one counterweight.
Pivoting blade counterweight
27.12.2016
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge |
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