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Guide vane for a gas turbine engine

US7815417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2006
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A guide vane for a gas turbine aircraft engine includes an aerodynamic shell for turning a flow of working fluid and an internal spar spaced from the aerodynamic shell by an air gap and reinforced by stiffeners.

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