DUCTED FAN ASSEMBLY WITH BLADE IN LEADING EDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20220097823A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17037082

    申请日:2020-09-29

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a ducted fan assembly includes a housing that further includes a rotor. The ducted fan assembly also includes a rim that extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the ducted fan assembly, where the rim defines an opening surrounding at least a portion of the housing. The ducted fan assembly also includes a skin that is attached to the rim and extends around the at least a portion of a perimeter of the ducted fan assembly to form a leading edge of the ducted fan assembly. The ducted fan assembly also includes a blade positioned on the rim underneath the skin.

    DUCTED FAN ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20220097838A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17036798

    申请日:2020-09-29

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a ducted fan assembly includes a housing that further includes a rotor. The ducted fan assembly also includes a plurality of stators that extend outward from the housing. The ducted fan assembly also includes a control vane pivotally attached to at least one of the plurality of stators. The ducted fan assembly also includes a rim that extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the ducted fan assembly and is supported by the plurality of stators and the control vane, where the rim defines an opening surrounding at least a portion of the housing.

    DUCTED FAN ASSEMBLY WITH A MOVABLE LEADING EDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20220097839A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17036942

    申请日:2020-09-29

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a ducted fan assembly includes a housing that further includes a rotor. The ducted fan assembly also includes a rim that defines an opening surrounding at least a portion of the housing. The ducted fan assembly also includes a movable leading edge that is attached to the rim and extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the ducted fan assembly, where the movable leading edge is adjustable between at least a first position and a second position.

    DUCTED FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MATERIAL-FILLED CAVITY IN LEADING EDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20220099110A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17037190

    申请日:2020-09-29

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a ducted fan assembly includes a housing that further includes a rotor. The ducted fan assembly also includes a rim that extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the ducted fan assembly, where the rim defines an opening surrounding at least a portion of the housing. The ducted fan assembly also includes a skin that is attached to the rim and extends around the at least a portion of the perimeter of the ducted fan assembly to form a leading edge of the ducted fan assembly, the skin and the rim creating a cavity therebetween. The cavity is at least partially filled with a material to absorb energy from an impact of the skin with a foreign object.

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