Commonly manufactured rotor blade
US11919627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/4736
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of modifying a rotor blade is provided for a rotor blade including a spar having an inboard portion with a substantially constant overall height, the inboard portion further including a top layer having a substantially constant first thickness and a bottom layer having a substantially constant second thickness. The method includes removing a root portion of the inboard portion to thereby modify the rotor blade and installing a cuff configured to couple to the rotor blade to an aircraft.
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