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Method and a device for bonding a metal fairing to the leading edge of an airfoil

US8552347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2008
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1089
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device (1) for bonding a metal fairing (6) to protect a leading edge of an aircraft airfoil (7), the metal fairing (6) is designed to be bonded against the airfoil (7) with the help of an adhesive (9). The bonding device (1) is remarkable in that it includes a rigid yoke (2) having inserted therein induction heater elements (30) for heating the metal fairing (6).

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