Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e. – impellers) – Specific blade structure – Laminated – embedded member or encased material
Patent
1994-06-09
1995-08-08
Kwon, John T.
Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)
Specific blade structure
Laminated, embedded member or encased material
416229R, F01D 514
Patent
active
054393531
ABSTRACT:
Composite Blade With Reinforced Leading Edge
The shell (30) of a lightweight composite propulsor blade (10) of spar and shell construction has a leading edge portion (39) having twice the thickness as the remainder (33, 35, 37) of the shell thereby enhancing resistance to foreign object damage and improving erosion resistance.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3967996 (1976-07-01), Kamov et al.
patent: 4806077 (1989-02-01), Bost
Cook James A.
Nagle David P.
Kwon John T.
United Technologies Corporation
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