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Composite blade root lay-up

US10174624B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2015
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A blade for a gas turbine engine includes composite layers that include a uni-directional layer and a fabric compliant wedge layer that are arranged adjacent to the uni-directional layer. The fabric compliant wedge layer has a reduced compressive Young's modulus compared to the uni-directional layer.

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