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Thermoformed cascades for jet engine thrust reversers

US9895840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2014
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cascade for a jet engine thrust reverser is fabricated by co-consolidating pre-consolidated thermoplastic strongbacks and vanes. The strongbacks are reinforced with continuous fibers, and the vanes are reinforced with discontinuous fibers.

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