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Nacelle inlet lip

US8757540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2008
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nacelle inlet lip has a simplified geometry. The nacelle inlet lip has a constant cross-section all along a circumference thereof and is wholly concentric relative to the engine centerline, thereby allowing for the use of simple and economical manufacturing processes.

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