Seam protected encapsulated array
US8967230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/239
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Seam protected encapsulated arrays of solid ceramic elements are disclosed. Vulnerable seams between solid ceramic elements arranged adjacent to each other in encapsulated arrays of solid ceramic elements are protected by a seam protector arranged in-line with the vulnerable seams and fixed to the encapsulated array. A stiffener may be arranged in-line with the vulnerable seams and fixed to the encapsulated array opposite to the seam protector. The solid ceramic elements may be encapsulated in a barrier material to prevent the base metal from reacting with the ceramic material units during casting, and/or provide crush/compression protection during cooling.
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