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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
May. 08, 2024
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Dustin Eli Gamble, San Luis Obispo, CA (US);
Terrance James Elliott Storey, San Luis Obispo, CA (US);
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods include a tilt device for an aircraft vehicle. The tilt device is configured to rotate a rotor assembly between first and second positions. The tilt device comprises a linear actuator disposed within an aircraft fairing; a sleeve having a slot defined therein; and a piston coupled to the linear actuator configured to translate axially within the sleeve. A method includes actuating the linear actuator to translate the piston, wherein the rotor assembly is coupled to an end of the piston and comprises a motor and one or more rotor blades. The method further includes rotating the piston within the sleeve as the piston translates axially along the sleeve via a pin disposed within a slot defined in the sleeve, wherein the pin extends from the piston and through the slot. The method further includes actuating the motor to operate the one or more rotor blades.