Gerald L Breuner

US Patent:

47267364, Feb 23, 1988

Filed:

Sep 17, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/776975

Inventors:

Gerald L. Breuner - Richmond CA

International Classification:

B64C 2756

US Classification:

416152

Abstract:

A drag operated collective pitch control system is provided for gyroplane rotary wing aircraft. The system employs drag surfaces which are selectively engaged while the hub is rotating to actuate the system. Each blade mount is provided with a feathering pivot. Pinion gears control the pitch of each blade, and the pinions, mounted on the hub, are engaged by a pair of ring gears, also carried on the hub. To operate the system, either one or the other of the ring gears, to which the drag surfaces are coupled, is engaged by suitable drag means. The pitch of all the blades is thereby adjusted simultaneously.

US Patent:

40109194, Mar 8, 1977

Filed:

Dec 5, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/637878

Inventors:

Gerald L. Breuner - Piedmont CA

International Classification:

B64C 2702

US Classification:

244 1721

Abstract:

This invention relates to an improved design for autogyros. It involves a more desirable layout of cockpit/engine placement than heretofore thought of. It provides for improved efficiency, visibility and balance and solves some of the problems of recent autogyros. Further, it provides for an improved and simplified rotor spin up mechanism.

US Patent:

47416726, May 3, 1988

Filed:

May 27, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/054526

Inventors:

Gerald Breuner - Richmond CA

International Classification:

B64C 2736
B64C 2776

US Classification:

416148

Abstract:

A collective pitch change system for gyroplane rotary wing aircraft is provided. The system is particularly adapted for teter-bar rotors and is simple and direct. The system can change the blade pitch while the rotor is rotating to permit jump take-offs.