Blade plug for communicating fluid therethrough
US10464660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing an aircraft blade is provided. The method includes attaching a fluid communicator to a plug tool connected to a blade plug, opening a passage in the blade plug using the plug tool, communicating fluid to or from a blade cavity through the passage using the fluid communicator, and sealing the passage in the blade plug using the plug tool.
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