18070962. FIXTURE WITH GROOVES FOR PROCESSING CMC ARTICLE simplified abstract (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)
Contents
- 1 FIXTURE WITH GROOVES FOR PROCESSING CMC ARTICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FIXTURE WITH GROOVES FOR PROCESSING CMC ARTICLE - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
FIXTURE WITH GROOVES FOR PROCESSING CMC ARTICLE
Organization Name
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Inventor(s)
Raymond Surace of Newington CT (US)
Kathryn S. Read of Marlborough CT (US)
Ying She of Rocky Hill CT (US)
FIXTURE WITH GROOVES FOR PROCESSING CMC ARTICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18070962 titled 'FIXTURE WITH GROOVES FOR PROCESSING CMC ARTICLE
Simplified Explanation
The fixture for processing a ceramic matrix composite article includes tool segments with grooves for delivering a precursor gas to the working region.
- The fixture has first and second tool segments with exterior and interior sides.
- The tool segments define a working region for holding a fiber preform to be densified with a ceramic material.
- Grooves along the interior sides deliver a precursor gas to the working region.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in the aerospace industry for manufacturing lightweight and high-strength components such as turbine blades and engine parts.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently densifying ceramic matrix composite articles by providing a fixture that can deliver precursor gas to the working region.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved strength and durability of ceramic matrix composite articles, as well as increased efficiency in the manufacturing process.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include aerospace manufacturing, automotive industry, and industrial machinery production.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be fixtures used in the manufacturing of ceramic matrix composite articles that do not have grooves for delivering precursor gas to the working region.
Unanswered Questions
How does the fixture ensure uniform delivery of the precursor gas to the working region?
The abstract does not provide details on how the grooves along the interior sides of the tool segments ensure uniform delivery of the precursor gas.
What is the specific ceramic material used for densifying the fiber preform?
The abstract does not mention the specific ceramic material used in the densification process of the fiber preform.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fixture for processing a ceramic matrix composite article includes first and second tool segments that each have an exterior side and an interior side. The tool segments define there between a working region for holding a fiber preform that is to be densified with a ceramic material. Each of the interior sides has grooves there along for delivering a precursor gas to the working region.
