Turbine engine for aircraft
US8142144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an aircraft turbine engine. The turbine engine includes an air intake having a tubular internal wall and a fan enclosed by a tubular fan casing, and the rear end of the said air intake internal wall and the front end of the fan casing are joined together by at least one fastener. The air intake internal wall, the fan casing, or both, are comprised of a resin/fiber composite. The rear end of the air intake internal wall and the front end of the fan casing are uniform, and have no projections that join the internal wall and casing together.
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