Method of bonding a blade cuff to a rotor blade
US11834200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49336
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of bonding a blade cuff to a rotor blade includes installing the blade cuff to a root end of the rotor blade. The method includes mounting the rotor blade within a plurality of supports. The method includes coupling the blade cuff to a first fixture. The method includes installing a second fixture about the blade cuff. The method further includes applying localized and constant heat and pressure to the blade cuff via the second fixture.
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