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Fan airfoil sheath

US8376712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2010
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49336
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheath for a fan airfoil having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a tip, a root, a suction side and a pressure side includes a solid portion to wrap around the airfoil lead edge and over the airfoil tip and means for securing the solid portion to the airfoil.

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