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Panels comprising uneven edge patterns for reducing boundary layer separation

US10421533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

12Claims

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Assignee

Lockheed Martin Corporation · US

Inventors

Neal D. Domel · Fort Worth, US
Dan J. Baruzzini · Keller, US
Kent W. Benner · Fort Worth, US
Richard Scott Ely, II · Hurst, US
Daniel N. Miller · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 6, 2015
Grant date	Sep 24, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 2, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/10
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an airfoil includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The airfoil also includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The airfoil includes a continuous panel coupled to the first side of the airfoil. The continuous panel includes a first edge having a first uneven edge pattern. The first edge has at least four vertices disposed thereon. The continuous panel extends from the first end of the airfoil to a second end of the airfoil.

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