Containment hook for composite fan case
US10174633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one aspect, a fan blade containment apparatus for turbofan engines includes a containment hook and a fan case barrel. The containment hook and the fan case barrel are formed from composite materials, and the containment hook is attached to the fan case barrel such that the containment hook contains forward motion of a fan blade during a fan blade off event. The apparatus further includes the containment hook being arranged to shorten the axial length of the fan case barrel.
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