17835083. COMPOSITE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF DENSIFYING COMPOSITE COMPONENTS simplified abstract (General Electric Company)

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COMPOSITE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF DENSIFYING COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

Organization Name

General Electric Company

Inventor(s)

Joseph John Shiang of Niskayuna NY (US)

Jared Hogg Weaver of Clifton Park NY (US)

COMPOSITE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF DENSIFYING COMPOSITE COMPONENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17835083 titled 'COMPOSITE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF DENSIFYING COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for composite components and methods of densifying them. The composite component includes two plies of fiber tows arranged in different directions. The plies have fluid pathways that improve the penetration of a densification fluid, enhancing the densification of the composite component.

  • A composite component with improved densification capabilities is provided.
  • The component includes two plies of fiber tows arranged in different directions.
  • The plies have fluid pathways that allow for better penetration of a densification fluid.
  • The fluid pathways have longer lengths compared to their widths, enhancing the densification process.

Potential Applications

  • Aerospace industry: Composite components with improved densification can be used in aircraft structures, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency.
  • Automotive industry: Densified composite components can be utilized in vehicles, enhancing their strength and safety while reducing weight.
  • Construction industry: Densification of composite materials can lead to stronger and more durable building materials.

Problems Solved

  • Insufficient densification: Traditional methods may not effectively penetrate densification fluids into composite components, resulting in lower strength and performance.
  • Inconsistent densification: Uneven distribution of densification fluids can lead to variations in the strength and quality of composite components.

Benefits

  • Improved strength: The densification process enhances the strength and durability of composite components.
  • Weight reduction: Densified composite components can be lighter than traditional materials, leading to improved fuel efficiency and performance.
  • Enhanced performance: The improved densification process ensures consistent and uniform distribution of densification fluids, resulting in higher quality composite components.


Original Abstract Submitted

Composite components and methods of densifying composite components are provided. For example, a composite component includes a first ply having a first plurality of unidirectional arrays of fiber tows extending in a first direction and a second ply having a second plurality of unidirectional arrays of fiber tows extending in a second direction. A first fluid pathway is defined in the first ply that has a first length greater than a first width, and a second fluid pathway is defined in the second ply that has a second length greater than a second width. The first and second fluid pathways may improve densification of the composite component by improving penetration of a densification fluid in the composite component.

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