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.


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    Title :

    Pivoting blade counterweight


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-12-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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