Root end spar plate closure tool for blades
US10259595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2230/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A root end spar plate closure tool includes a spar plate compression assembly for applying compressive force to a spar plate, a first flange extending from the spar plate compression assembly and including at least one pin opening, and a second flange extending from the spar plate compression assembly and including at least one pin opening. The first flange and the second flange define a blade root gap sized to receive a blade root.
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