Ground maintenance device for securing rotor blades of a rotary-wing aircraft
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-10-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing rotor blade securing systems for rotary-wing aircraft require complex installations at upper regions, leading to increased weight, difficulty in handling, and risk of damage, while also necessitating additional structural reinforcements that decrease fuel efficiency.
A ground service device with a rack system that attaches to lower portions of the airframe using a purely isostatic fixation principle, eliminating the need for additional supporting members and allowing for easy installation without specific tools, reducing the risk of damage and weight increase.
The system simplifies installation, reduces the risk of damage to the aircraft, minimizes structural weight, and maintains fuel efficiency by avoiding lateral loads on the airframe.