Composite airfoil with woven insert
US5279892A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2012 |
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- 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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