Method and a device for bonding a metal fairing to the leading edge of an airfoil
US9381699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1089
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and to a device (1) for bonding a metal fairing (6) to protect a leading edge of an aircraft airfoil (7), said metal fairing (6) being designed to be bonded against said 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 means (30) for heating said metal fairing (6).
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