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Composite airfoil with woven insert

US5279892A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/3813
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Inserting a woven composite layer between laminates of composite material layers where the insert layer comprises composite, carbon fibers woven in a three dimensional weave. The woven insert is injected with a resin material and partially cured prior to deposition of the composite layers. The complete blade is then molded and cured as a unit.

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