Textron Inc.
CONTINUOUS VARIABLE PITCH ROTOR SYSTEM

Abstract:

An exemplary continuous variable pitch rotor system includes a blade extending radially from a hub along a longitudinal axis, the blade rotationally coupled to the hub to permit limited rotation of the blade about the longitudinal axis in response to a change in a rotational speed of the hub. In some embodiments, the blade is held in a radially fixed position relative to the hub. In some embodiments, the blade is permitted to translate radially.