Patent 11745867 was granted and assigned to Textron on September, 2023 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A pylon conversion actuator, for use in tiltrotor aircraft, that converts the tiltrotor between hover flight mode and forward flight mode. Pylon conversion actuator selectively retracts and extends between a retracted position to an extended position. Pylon conversion actuator includes an extendable arm, a motor, and an actuator platform.