Thermoformed cascades for jet engine thrust reversers
US9895840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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