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Process for manufacturing a reinforcing leading or trailing edge for a fan blade

US7640661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateMar 4, 2005
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49341
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for manufacturing reinforcing parts (14) for leading edges (10) and/or trailing edges (12) of fan blades (1) is described. In particular, this invention relates to the use of the SPF/DB (<<Super Plastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding >>) process for this type of non-hollow part.

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