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Airfoil assembly with a trunnion and spar

US12078080B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2023
Grant dateSep 3, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airfoil assembly and a method of forming the airfoil assembly, the airfoil assembly having a trunnion, a spar, a skin, and an insert. The trunnion having a flared socket with an open top. The spar extending from the flared socket and through the open top. The spar having a first end located within the flared socket. The skin having a braided or woven fiber.

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