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Airfoil with galvanic corrosion preventive shim

US9322283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2035

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

Abstract

An airfoil includes an airfoil body made of a first metal with a leading edge, a trailing edge, pressure side and suction side; a sheath with first and second flanks made of a second metal; a first layer of non-conductive material adhesively bonded between a portion of the end of the first flank and the airfoil body and extending beyond the end of the first flank on the pressure side; and a second layer of non-conductive material adhesively between a portion of the end of the second flank and the airfoil body and extending beyond the end of the second flank on the suction side.

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