Patent ID: 9239338
Filing Date: 2016-01-19
CPC Classification: G01P

Claim Text:
1. A gust sensing vane having a cropped-delta shape and for being coupled to a rotary hub, wherein the gust sensing vane comprises: a forward portion tapering to a straight leading edge that has a length along an axis perpendicular to the rotary hub, wherein a cross-sectional area of the forward portion has a triangular shape; and an aft portion having a first trailing edge and a second trailing edge, wherein a cross-sectional area of the aft portion has two substantially parallel sides; wherein the gust sensing vane is configured to be coupled to, and extend away from, the rotary hub; wherein the leading edge of the forward portion is swept rearward and is symmetrical about a bisecting axis that extends away from the rotary hub; and wherein the gust sensing vane aligns to a fluid flow direction.