20240025131. COMPOSITE COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PREFORM FOR THE COMPONENT simplified abstract (ROLLS-ROYCE plc)

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COMPOSITE COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PREFORM FOR THE COMPONENT

Organization Name

ROLLS-ROYCE plc

Inventor(s)

Christopher D. Jones of Bristol (GB)

Robert C. Backhouse of Wells (GB)

Adam J. Bishop of Bristol (GB)

Ian Buck of Loughborough (GB)

Sarvesh Dhiman of Loughborough (GB)

COMPOSITE COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PREFORM FOR THE COMPONENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240025131 titled 'COMPOSITE COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PREFORM FOR THE COMPONENT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a woven composite component for an aerospace structure or machine. The component includes a compound member and a feeder member. The compound member extends from a junction with the feeder member, and a noodle element extends through the junction in a weft direction. The feeder member consists of first and second feeder portions on either side of the junction, with warp tows extending towards the junction. A compound set of warp tows extends from the feeder portions, turning at the junction to define warp tows for the compound member. A crossing set of warp tows from the first and second feeder portions cross each other at the junction to pass around the noodle element. The abstract also mentions a method of manufacturing a preform for a woven composite component.

  • The patent describes a woven composite component for aerospace structures or machines.
  • The component includes a compound member and a feeder member.
  • The compound member extends from a junction with the feeder member.
  • A noodle element extends through the junction in a weft direction.
  • The feeder member consists of first and second feeder portions on either side of the junction.
  • Each feeder portion includes warp tows extending towards the junction.
  • A compound set of warp tows extends from the feeder portions, turning at the junction to define warp tows for the compound member.
  • A crossing set of warp tows from the first and second feeder portions cross each other at the junction to pass around the noodle element.
  • The patent also discloses a method of manufacturing a preform for a woven composite component.

Potential Applications

  • Aerospace structures
  • Machines in the aerospace industry

Problems Solved

  • Provides a woven composite component for aerospace structures or machines
  • Allows for the manufacturing of a preform for a woven composite component

Benefits

  • Improved strength and durability of aerospace structures or machines
  • Enhanced performance and efficiency in the aerospace industry


Original Abstract Submitted

a woven composite component for an aerospace structure or machine, comprising: a compound member extending from a junction with a feeder member, a noodle element extending in a weft direction through the junction. the feeder member comprises first and second feeder portions either side of the junction, each feeder portion comprising warp tows extending towards the junction. there is a compound set of warp tows extending from the first and second feeder portions, each turning at the junction to define warp tows for the compound member. there is a crossing set of warp tows belonging to the compound set, the crossing set comprising warp tows from the first feeder portion and warp tows from the second portion which cross each other at the junction to pass around the noodle element. there is also disclosed a method of manufacturing a preform for a woven composite component.

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