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Composite airfoil and turbine engine

US9556742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2010
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

A composite airfoil includes a core that has a three-dimensional network of fibers. The core defines an airfoil section and a root section. A composite skin covers a portion of the core excluding the root section.

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