20240052746. FAN BLADE OR VANE WITH IMPROVED BIRD IMPACT CAPABILITY simplified abstract (RTX Corporation)
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FAN BLADE OR VANE WITH IMPROVED BIRD IMPACT CAPABILITY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Byron R. Monzon of Muskego WI (US)
Bronwyn Power of New Haven CT (US)
Michael M. Joly of Hebron CT (US)
Jason H. Elliott of Huntington IN (US)
Xuetao Li of South Glastonbury CT (US)
Christopher Beaudry Miller of Brooklyn NY (US)
FAN BLADE OR VANE WITH IMPROVED BIRD IMPACT CAPABILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240052746 titled 'FAN BLADE OR VANE WITH IMPROVED BIRD IMPACT CAPABILITY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a gas turbine engine with specific features in the fan blades and throat region.
- The gas turbine engine includes a first fan blade with a suction surface, a second fan blade with a pressure surface, and a throat region between them.
- The throat region has a passage throat at a minimum distance between the pressure and suction surfaces.
- A pre-compression region is defined in the throat region ahead of the passage throat.
- Both fan blades have a mean camber line defining a flattened suction surface.
Potential Applications:
- Aerospace industry for aircraft engines
- Power generation for gas turbine power plants
Problems Solved:
- Improved efficiency in gas turbine engines
- Enhanced airflow and compression in the engine
Benefits:
- Increased performance and efficiency
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Lower emissions
Original Abstract Submitted
a gas turbine engine is provided and includes a first fan blade including a suction surface, a second fan blade comprising a pressure surface and neighboring the first fan blade and a throat region interposed between the suction surface of the first fan blade and the pressure surface of the second fan blade. the throat region includes a passage throat located at a minimum distance between the pressure and suction surfaces. the first and second fan blades are configured such that a pre-compression region is defined in the throat region ahead of the passage throat. each of the first and second fan blades includes a mean camber line defining a flattened suction surface.
