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Hollow core airfoil

US5253824A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1992
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D5/147
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hollow core airfoil including a root adapted to attach the airfoil to a disk. An airfoil portion including a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a tip portion. The hollow core airfoil includes radial ribs extending from the root to the tip. Chord-wise stringers run from the leading edge to the trailing edge providing support along the chord-wise direction.

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