A blade for a propulsion apparatus that includes a body formed of a first material. The body includes opposed pressure and suction sides and extends in span between a root and a tip. The body extends in court between a leading edge and a trailing edge. A tension element is positioned within the body and extends between the root and the tip. The tension element includes at least one string that is configured to be under tension such that at least a portion of the blade between the root and the tip is under compression.


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    Title :

    Pre-tension and retention structure for composite fan blade



    Publication date :

    2020-10-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F01D Strömungsmaschinen [Kraft- und Arbeitsmaschinen oder Kraftmaschinen], z.B. Dampfturbinen , NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / F04D Strömungsarbeitsmaschinen , NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS



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