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Systems and methods for driving fan blades of an engine

US11987374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2021
Grant dateMay 21, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2220/76
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and a method for driving a fan of an engine of an aircraft, including an electric motor operatively coupled to a drive axle of the fan, and a control unit in communication with the electric motor. The control unit is configured to operate the electric motor to rotate the fan.

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