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Leading edge for an airfoil
US2017106969A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2017106969-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615295099-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Publication date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | — |
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A leading edge for an airfoil comprising a torsion box, the leading edge comprising a leading plate and a first inflatable element suitable for being filled with air. The leading plate comprises a convex side and a concave side. The first inflatable element is in contact with at least part of the concave side, thus reinforcing the leading plate. An airfoil comprising such a leading edge is also provided.
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1 . A leading edge for an airfoil comprising a torsion box, the leading edge comprising: a leading plate with a convex side and a concave side, a first inflatable element configured to be filled with air, the first inflatable element being in contact with at least part of the concave side, thus reinforcing the leading plate. 2 . The leading edge according to claim 1 , further comprising an outer coverage, covering the leading plate, configured to further cover the t…
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- A leading edge for an airfoil comprising a torsion box, the leading edge comprising a leading plate and a first inflatable element suitable for being filled with air. The leading plate comprises a convex side and a concave side. The first inflatable element is in contact with at least part of the concave side, thus reinforcing the leading plate. An airfoil comprising such a leading edge is also…
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- Airbus Operations Sl
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- Primary CPC classification B64C3/30. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Thu Apr 20 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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