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What principle does the delta 3 hinge use?

  • Triangular pitch lever.
  • Flapping actuators.
  • Offset hinges.

Explanation from PART66Online

In a delta three hinge the flapping hinge axis is set at an angle to the perpendicular of the blade span rather than square to it, so that as the blade flaps the geometry automatically changes its pitch. That pitch to flap coupling damps the flapping and stabilises the rotor. The offset referred to here is the offset of the hinge AXIS from the perpendicular, not the radial offset of the hinge from the rotor centre, which is a separate design parameter that sets the hub moment. A triangular pitch lever and a flapping actuator are not the principle involved.

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trap2307 asked · 22 Oct 2014

I have no idea...

Community Comments (2)

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khatkar 16 Feb 2017
Pls explain this
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FEDERICOB 1 May 2021
delta 3 hinge is used on elicopters to compensate asymmetry in lift. it allows the rotor to flap.
youtube.com/watch?v=UHNB8P8TQqk

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