Morphing structures for fan inlet variable vanes
US12247529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 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 for a gas turbine engine including an airfoil body extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge and between a pressure side and a suction side. The airfoil body includes a strut portion extending from the leading edge and a flap portion extending from the trailing edge. The flap portion is pivotable relative to the strut portion. A flexible skin surrounds both the strut portion and the flap portion on both the pressure side and the suction side.
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