A constant velocity drive (32) includes a drive ring (38) and a driven ring (44) positioned around the drive ring (38). Drive links (46) extend from the drive ring (38) to the driven ring (44) to transfer torque applied at the drive ring (38) to the driven ring (44). Elastomeric bearings (54) are positioned at the driven ring (44) to transfer torque from a drive link of the plurality of drive links (46) to the driven ring (44). Each elastomeric bearing (54) includes both spherical bearing elements (62) and planar bearing elements (64) to allow for tilt of an axis of rotation of the driven ring (44) with respect to an axis of rotation of the drive ring (38) while ensuring a constant rotational velocity of the driven ring (44) with respect to the rotational velocity of the drive ring (38).


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    Title :

    Constant velocity drive for tilt rotor assembly


    Additional title:

    Kupplung für konstante Geschwindigkeit für Kipprotoranordnung
    Dispositif d'accouplement à vitesse constante pour ensemble à rotor basculant


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    Publication date :

    2018-10-03


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16D COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION , Nicht schaltbare Kupplungen / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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