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Leading edge for aircraft wings and empennages

US8245972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2009
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A leading edge structure includes two or more multilayer panels at least partially overlapping and suitably curved with at least partially congruent concavities. Each multilayer panel includes at least the following three layers: a first metal foil layer metal foil, a second intermediate layer of fiber-glass securely fixed to the first layer, and a third metal honeycomb layer securely fixed to the second layer.

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