Ducted fan assembly for an aircraft
US11634216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C27/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment, a ducted fan assembly includes a housing that further includes a rotor. The ducted fan assembly also includes a plurality of stators that extend outward from the housing. The ducted fan assembly also includes a control vane pivotally attached to at least one of the plurality of stators. The ducted fan assembly also includes a rim that extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the ducted fan assembly and is supported by the plurality of stators and the control vane, where the rim defines an opening surrounding at least a portion of the housing.
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