Propeller blade having an end plate
US11459089B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C11/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propeller blade having a blade body including a blade base, a blade tip, a pressure side surface, and, a suction side surface. Each of the pressure side surface and the suction side surface extend between the blade base to the blade tip. An end plate is provided on the blade body. The end plate is exposed to an airflow and positioned at the blade base. The end plate projects outwardly of at least a portion of one of the pressure side surface and the suction side surface.
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