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Apparatus and methods for making rotorcraft rotor blades

US10569906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2016
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2027/4736
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of making a rotor blade assembly includes receiving a sheath assembly and a blade body at a blade assembly tool. The sheath assembly is spread by applying force to an interior surface of the sheath assembly. The blade body is inserted within the interior of the sheath assembly, registered with the sheath assembly, and the force removed from the interior surface of the sheath assembly such that the sheath assembly collapses on the blade body.

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