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FLAPPING HINGE [2 records]

Record 1 2008-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A connection between a rotor blade and hub on a conventional wind turbine that allows the blade to move in and out of the plane of rotation in response to gusts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Attache articulée reliant une pale de rotor et le moyeu d'une éolienne courante permettant le déplacement de la pale à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur du plan de rotation pour contrer l'action des rafales.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
OBS

On helicopter rotor head.

OBS

delta hinge; flapping hinge: terms officialized by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
OBS

articulation de battement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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