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Braided Composite Technologies for Rotorcraft Structures

Award Information
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Branch: N/A
Contract: NNX12CD06P
Agency Tracking Number: 115805
Amount: $124,193.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: A2.09
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2011
Award Year: 2012
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2012-02-23
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2012-08-23
Small Business Information
OH
Cincinnati, OH 45245-1055
United States
DUNS: 947793741
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Nathan Jessie
 Principal Investigator
 (513) 688-3218
 njessie@braider.com
Business Contact
 Lindsay Miller
Title: Sales Representative
Phone: (513) 688-3223
Email: lmiller@braider.com
Research Institution
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Abstract

The proposed program will focus on the development of a new generation of advanced technology for rotorcraft transmission systems. This program will evaluate the viability of integrating gears with composite shafts. The aim of this work is to reduce overall weight and improve vibration characteristics. Two concepts have been identified and will be further researched. The first design includes co-molding a bearing race to a carbon fiber reinforced composite shaft. The second design integrates the composite shaft and metallic gear in a way that allows shaft misalignment in the power transmission system. These attachments will simplify gear attachment and have the potential to reduce weight by integrating parts without the need for secondary fasteners. This development work will allow for widespread application in both military and civil rotorcraft systems.

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