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Propeller blade with reinforcing spars and boxes, and propeller comprising at least one such blade

US9365285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a propeller blade which comprises a hollow casing (1) forming an extrados (5) and an intrados (4) which extend from a blade shank to a free end in the direction of the span, and a framework which is arranged in the hollow casing (1) and comprises a box spar (8), having a plurality of soles (9a, 9b, 10a, 10b) in surface contact with the hollow casing (1) so as to provide structural support for the hollow casing (1), and at least two cavities (15, 16) which are spaced apart in the direction of the chord (25), wherein the propeller blade further comprises at least two reinforcing spars (6, 7) which extend between the framework and the hollow casing.

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