Black hawk bushing removal and reamer device
a technology of black hawk bushings and reamer devices, which is applied in the direction of reaming devices, drilling machines, manufacturing tools, etc., can solve the problems of black hawk maintenance units cannot keep up with the black hawk's unexpectedly high work load, and black hawks flying low to the ground have experienced wear and tear, etc., to improve the war fighting capability of the black hawk fleet, reduce the down time of the black hawk, and spa
Active Publication Date: 2022-10-27
GASTON JAMES D
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The patent describes a kit and process that can quickly repair a damaged part in a Black Hawk helicopter stabilizer. The tools and parts needed for the repair are all included in a carrying case, making it easy for a trained technician to replace the part. This allows the Black Hawk to be serviced anywhere there is sufficient space to secure the stabilizer. The kit and process can be used in the field, reducing downtime for the Black Hawk and improving its war fighting capabilities.
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This motion recreates wear and tear on the stabilator bushings causing wear damage to the bushings necessitating replacement of the bushings, or replacement of the stabilator if the bushing can not be replaced.
This heavy workload has meant that maintenance units could not keep up with the Black Hawk's unexpectedly high work load.
During the numerous foreign military operations in deserts, Black Hawks flying low to the ground have experienced wear and tear, and damage from sand striking the stabilator.
Over time, desert sand damages the bushings in the Black Hawk reducing the functionality of the tail rotor requiring the aircraft to be grounded for maintenance.
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[0049]While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail, several embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosure should be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments so illustrated. Further, to the extent that any numerical values or other specifics of materials, etc., are provided herein, they are to be construed as exemplifications of the inventions herein, and the inventions are not to be considered as limited thereto.
[0050]The following description and drawings are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosure. However, in certain instances, well-known or conventional details are not described in order to avoid obscuring the description. References to one, or an embodiment in the pres...
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The device disclosed herein allows a user to maintain the outboard stabilator of a Blackhawk helicopter. The device, which comprises a kit, allows a user to remove damaged outdoor stabilator bushings from a Blackhawk. Upon removal, the device enables a user to install new outdoor stabilator bushings. Additionally, the device allows a user to ream the newly installed outdoor stabilator bushings so that the outboard stabilator may be reinstalled upon the Blackhawk and safely flown.
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(b) CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation in part application and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 991,874, which was filed on Aug. 12, 2020.(c) DISCLOSURE REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR A JOINT INVENTOR[0002]The inventor has not disclosed this invention prior to the filing of this non provisional application.(d) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION(1) Field of the Invention[0003]The Black Hawk helicopter is a crucial component of the U.S. Army air attack fleet. In order to keep the Black Hawks in the air, maintenance and repair of necessary systems and components must be performed at bases around the world and in the field during military operations. Currently, there is not a viable method of replacing worn or defective bushings in the stabilator. Stabilators with worn or defective bushings often are removed from service at great expense to the taxpayer, and down time for the Black Hawk awaiting a replacement st...
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CPCB25B27/06B23B45/003B23B47/28B23B2247/12B23D75/00B23D77/14B64C5/02B64C27/04B64C2027/8281B64F5/40B23D77/00
Inventor GASTON, JAMES D.
Owner GASTON JAMES D