Patent ID: 6065718
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
A universal power drive and lifting rotor system module for powering single and multiple rotor type VTOL aircraft comprising:an elongated module component support framework having a plurality of engine mounts arranged at one end for externally supporting an engine thereon and other end adapted for connecting to auxiliary VTOL augmentation framework,said engine being supported on said engine mounts,a main drive shaft supported for axial rotation within said component support framework to extend longitudinally thereof between said component support framework respective ends,one end of said main drive shaft having coupling means for detachably connecting and disconnecting said main drive shaft and said engine,said main drive shaft other end being adapted for connection to a rotatable shaft,a lifting rotor assembly and underlying transmission mounted atop said component support framework,said rotor transmission having a power input shaft extending from within said transmission terminating in an outer end adjacent said component support framework other end with said power input shaft outer end adapted for connection to said rotatable shaft,power transfer means connected between said main drive shaft and said rotor transmission power input shaft for transferring rotational power between said main drive and said rotor transmission input shafts andclutch means contained in said main drive shaft adjacent said power transfer means connection for selectively connecting and disconnecting said main drive shaft and said power transfer means.