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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2000
Filed:
May. 01, 1998
Robert W Pruden, Enfield, CT (US);
Paul A Carvalho, Westfield, MA (US);
United Technologies Corporation, Windsor Locks, CT (US);
Abstract
A system for controlling propeller blade pitch is disclosed. The system comprises a transfer tube, wherein the transfer tube defines an element of the rotatable portion and wherein the transfer tube is non-translating relative the rotatable and non-rotatable portions. A transfer bearing for providing hydraulic fluid to and interfacing with the transfer tube is also used, wherein the transfer bearing is located on the non-rotatable portion. The system further includes a pitch change actuator and a mechanism form for actuating the pitch change actuator, wherein the mechanism is fluidically connected to and translatable relative to the transfer tube. A device for measuring blade angle of the propeller blade is also provided, wherein the device is separate and distinct from the transfer tube.