Patent ID: 8177513
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: B23P,F01D,F04D,F05D,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling an outlet guide vane, said method comprising: providing an outlet guide vane frame having a first side and a second side, the outlet guide vane comprising: coupling a filler portion within the cavity, the filler portion including a third side and a fourth side; coupling a first skin to the third side and the first assembly surface, wherein the first skin is sized to overlay the filler portion and the first assembly surface, extending between the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion and is configured substantially flush with the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion; and coupling a second skin to the fourth side and the second assembly surface, wherein the second skin is sized to overlay the filler portion and the second assembly surface, extending between the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion and is configured substantially flush with the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion, wherein at least one of the first skin and the second skin are fabricated from a composite material.