Advanced inlet design
US11125157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact inlet design including a single bulkhead and/or an acoustic panel extending into nacelle lip region for noise reduction. The compact inlet is used with a low power fluid ice protection system capable of preventing ice build-up on the acoustic panel in the nacelle lip region.
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