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Methods for separating rotor blade cuffs from rotor blade bodies

US10196140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2016
Grant dateFeb 5, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49318
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotor blade disassembly method includes applying spanwise support to a rotor blade body and heating a bond disposed on an end of the rotor blade body. The method also includes removing the spanwise support from the rotor blade body and exerting shear stress on the bond using weight of the rotor blade body. A blade disassembly system is also described.

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