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CMC trailing edge 3D weaved cross brace

US11905851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2023
Grant dateFeb 20, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a ceramic matrix composite airfoil includes forming a fibrous ceramic preform by laying up a plurality of plies to form a hollow core cavity, overwrapping the plurality of plies of the core cavity with a first overwrap layer, weaving together a tows of first free portion and tows of a second free portion of the first overwrap layer to form a cross brace, overwrapping the plurality of plies of the core cavity and the first overwrap layer with a second overwrap layer, and consolidating the first free portion and the second free portion of the first overwrap layer and a third free portion and a fourth free portion of the second overwrap layer to form a trailing edge.

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