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Turbomachine blade with improved stiffness to weight ratio

US9249667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2012
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a turbomachine that includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor is configured to rotate about a rotational axis relative to the stator. In addition, the rotor includes a least one rotary blade, and the at least one rotary blade has a patterned structure of beams and cavities.

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