Reinforced fan containment case for a gas turbine engine
US10655500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan containment case for a gas turbine engine is provided which includes a barrel having an outermost portion, an innermost portion, and an interior portion in-between the outermost portion and the innermost portion. The outermost portion has an outermost band of material made of carbon fiber composite and the innermost portion has an innermost band of material made of carbon fiber composite. The interior portion includes a first interior band and a second interior band adjacent the first interior band. The first interior band is made of poly p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole (PBO) and the second interior band is made of an aramid material. The innermost portion has an innermost band of material made of carbon fiber composite.
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