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Impregnation clamping mandrel for making gas turbine casings made of composite material

US9452562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2012
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7504
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impregnation mandrel for production of gas turbine casings made from composite material, the mandrel including: an annular wall with a profile of an outer surface that corresponds to that of an internal surface of the casing to be produced; two side plates, with profiles that correspond to those of external casing flanges to be produced; and a removable device for clamping a layer having a fibrous texture, which is wound around the mandrel.

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