Thermal and sound optimized lattice-cored additive manufactured compressor components
US10634143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/01
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A light-weight, high-strength insulating compressor component formed via additive manufacturing is provided. The component may have at least one interior region comprising a lattice structure that comprises a plurality of repeating cells. A solid surface is disposed over the lattice structure. The interior region comprising the lattice structure minimizes or reduces transmission of at least one of thermal energy, sound, or vibrational energy through the component. Methods of making such compressor components via additive manufacturing processes are also provided.
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