Meaning of delta hinge | Babel Free

Definitions

On rotorcraft, a hinge with its axis parallel to the rotor plane of rotation, which permits the rotor blades to flap.

Examples

“This could be varied to produce⟳ a delta hinge effect for equalizing lateral moments.”

“Overtorque of the delta hinge bolt is reported to cause binding in the pitch change⟳ mechanism and failure of the tail rotor pitch change⟳ bearing.”

“The Kiowa has a two-bladed semi-rigid seesaw all metal main rotor and a two-bladed rigid delta hinge all metal tail rotor.”

“You can get⟳ the same effect by offsetting the pitch change⟳ horn at the root of the blade (notice⟳ that the tip⟳ of the horn is in line with the extended delta hinge line in the picture).”

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