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Integrated faired towline with integral locking feature

US4350110A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1980
Grant dateSep 21, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G1/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A streamlined fairing comprises an elongated leading edge tension member, elongated trailing edge member of flexible material integrally bonded to the leading edge member, and a flange member secured to the leading and trailing members for preventing relative displacements therebetween and for improving the shape stability of the fairing. The flange member has a cross-sectional width which is between about 10% and about 50% of the maximum width of the fairing and a cross-sectional length which is between about 5% and about 20% of the chord length of the fairing.

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