18415848. THRUST GENERATOR FOR ROTORCRAFT simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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THRUST GENERATOR FOR ROTORCRAFT
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Ryuzaburo Kobayashi of Saitama (JP)
THRUST GENERATOR FOR ROTORCRAFT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18415848 titled 'THRUST GENERATOR FOR ROTORCRAFT
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a thrust generator for a rotorcraft, consisting of a support part mounted to a conductive base, a rotor shaft supported by the support part, rotating blades attached to the rotor shaft, and a drive unit connected to the support part.
- The support part is conductively mounted to a conductive base in the rotorcraft.
- The rotor shaft is rotatably and conductively supported by the support part.
- Multiple rotating blades are joined to the rotor shaft.
- A drive unit is mounted to the support part via electrically insulating parts.
- The output shaft of the drive unit is connected to the rotor shaft via an electrically insulating part.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Conductive mounting of support part to base.
- Rotatably and conductively supported rotor shaft.
- Use of electrically insulating parts for mounting drive unit.
- Connection of output shaft to rotor shaft via insulating part.
Potential Applications:
This technology can be applied in the field of rotorcraft propulsion systems, specifically in enhancing thrust generation and efficiency.
Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the need for improved thrust generation and conductive support in rotorcraft systems.
Benefits:
- Enhanced thrust generation.
- Improved efficiency in rotorcraft propulsion.
- Conductive support for rotor shaft.
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications include the aerospace industry for rotorcraft propulsion systems, leading to more efficient and powerful rotorcraft designs.
Questions about Rotorcraft Thrust Generator:
1. What are the key components of a rotorcraft thrust generator? 2. How does the conductive mounting of the support part to the base improve rotorcraft performance?
Original Abstract Submitted
A thrust generator for a rotorcraft includes: a support part conductively mounted to a conductive base provided in the rotorcraft; a rotor shaft rotatably and conductively supported by the support part; multiple rotating blades joined to the rotor shaft; and a drive unit mounted to the support part via a first electrically insulating part, wherein an output shaft of the drive unit is connected to the rotor shaft via a second electrically insulating part.
