Integrated pusher turbofan for aircraft
US9950800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propulsion system for a transport aircraft employs a gas turbine core coupled to a wing. A ducted fan is coupled to the core gas turbine extending downstream from and integrated in a trailing edge of the airplane wing.
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