Fan blade for blade-out protection

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1993-12-02

1995-08-22

Look, Edward K.

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Rotor having flow confining or deflecting web, shroud or...

Axially extending shroud ring or casing

416219R, 416238, 416239, 416248, F01D 522, F01D 530

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ABSTRACT:
In a turbofan engine a fan designed for reduced damage during a blade-out condition wherein the fan blade airfoil is disposed asymmetrically on the platform and includes a forwardly displaced leading edge. The platform is configured to make early contact with a following airfoil upon blade-out.

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