Airfoil assembly with composite rings and sealing shelf
US11549378B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airfoil assembly includes first and second fiber-reinforced composite airfoil rings each having inner and outer platform sections. A sealing shelf extends from a suction side wall of one of the first and second fiber-reinforced composite airfoil rings, and towards the pressure side wall of the other of the rings. A first seal is captured radially inwardly of the sealing shelves on outer platforms of each of the first and second fiber-reinforced composite airfoil rings. A second seal is captured inward of the sealing shelves on the inner platforms of each of the first and second fiber-reinforced composite rings to provide a seal between the respective first and second fiber-reinforced composite airfoil rings, and a captured internal component. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
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