17957628. CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TOOLING FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION PROCESS simplified abstract (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)
Contents
- 1 CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TOOLING FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION PROCESS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TOOLING FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION PROCESS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TOOLING FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION PROCESS
Organization Name
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Inventor(s)
Ying She of Rocky Hill CT (US)
Afshin Bazshushtari of Rolling Hills Estates CT (US)
Sergio Calabrese of Vista CA (US)
Douglas F. Long of Mission Viejo CA (US)
Andrew Joseph Lazur of La Jolla CA (US)
CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TOOLING FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION PROCESS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957628 titled 'CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TOOLING FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION PROCESS
Simplified Explanation
The tooling assembly described in the patent application consists of a first perforated plate with tapered holes of varying diameters.
- The tooling assembly includes a first perforated plate with tapered holes.
- Each tapered hole has a larger diameter at the outer surface and a smaller diameter at the inner surface.
Potential Applications
The tooling assembly could be used in the manufacturing process of infiltrating fibrous preforms with resin or other materials.
Problems Solved
This tooling assembly helps in ensuring uniform infiltration of fibrous preforms by providing controlled flow paths for the infiltrating material.
Benefits
The tooling assembly allows for precise and efficient infiltration of fibrous preforms, resulting in high-quality composite materials with improved mechanical properties.
Potential Commercial Applications
The tooling assembly could find applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction for the production of composite components.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar tooling assemblies used in composite manufacturing processes, but the specific design of tapered holes in the described assembly may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the tooling assembly affect the overall manufacturing process efficiency?
The tooling assembly could potentially streamline the infiltration process, but the exact impact on efficiency is not specified in the abstract.
Are there any limitations to the use of this tooling assembly in different types of fibrous preforms?
The abstract does not mention any specific limitations or compatibility issues with certain types of fibrous preforms, leaving this aspect unclear.
Original Abstract Submitted
A tooling assembly suitable for use in infiltrating a fibrous preform comprises a first perforated plate having an outer surface and an oppositely disposed inner surface defining a plate thickness therebetween, and a plurality of tapered holes extending through the thickness. Each hole of the plurality of tapered holes has a first diameter at the outer surface and a second diameter at the inner surface, and the first diameter is greater than the second diameter.
