Hollow aerofoil blade
US4685864A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hollow aerofoil cross-section aircraft propeller blade is provided with a tow of KEVLAR fibres internally thereof. The fibres which are anchored to the blade root and tip portions are arranged to be passive under all normal operating conditions of the blade. However in the event of a structural failure of the blade between its root and tip portions the fibres serve to contain the blade tip together with any portion of the blade attached thereto. The invention is additionally applicable to prop-fan and fan blades for gas turbine engines.
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