CMC ply overlap ingestion restrictor
US11193392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ingestion restricting device is provided, which is particularly useful in a turbine engine. The ingestion restricting device can include a first component defining a first edge and including a plurality of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) plies forming outer, inner, and intermediate layers. The ingestion restricting device can also include a second component adjacent to the first component and defining a second edge. The first edge of the first component is opposite the second edge of the second component and defines a gap therebetween. Also, at least one ply of the plurality of CMC plies in the outer layer of the first component comprises an integral protrusion extending from the first edge a distance sufficient to traverse the gap and to overlap the second edge of the second component.
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