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Airfoil assembly with an internal reinforcement structure

US11879355B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

David Raju Yamarthi · Bengaluru, IN
Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu · Bengaluru, IN
Vishnu Vardhan Venkata Tatiparthi · Bengaluru, IN
Paul Mathew · Bengaluru, IN
Douglas Lorrimer Armstrong · Needham, US
Gary Willard Bryant, Jr. · Mason, US
Nuthi Srinivas · Bengaluru, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 5, 2022
Grant date	Jan 23, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 5, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF05D2300/612
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airfoil assembly and a method of manufacturing the same are provided, the airfoil assembly defining a span axis, a root end, and a tip end. The airfoil assembly includes a reinforcement structure comprising a first helical support structure wrapped around the span axis between the root end and the tip end and a second helical support structure wrapped around the span axis between the root end and the tip end; a polymeric matrix material positioned at least partially around the reinforcement structure; and an outer skin positioned around the reinforcement structure and the polymeric matrix material.

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