Leading edge for aircraft wings and empennages
US8245972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2031 |
Classification
- 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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