18104452. COMPONENT WITH SPAR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE simplified abstract (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY)
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COMPONENT WITH SPAR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nicholas Joseph Kray of Mason OH (US)
Abhijeet Jayshingrao Yadav of Bangalore (IN)
Balaraju Suresh of Bangalore (IN)
COMPONENT WITH SPAR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18104452 titled 'COMPONENT WITH SPAR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE
The abstract describes a component and blade assembly for a turbine engine, featuring a metallic spar and a composite spar.
- The component has a wall with an interior and exterior surface, extending radially between a leading edge and a trailing edge to define a chordwise direction.
- The wall also extends between a hub and a tip to define a spanwise direction.
- A metallic spar extends from the hub into the interior, defining a socket.
- A composite spar extends between a spar root and a spar tip, with the spar root received in the socket.
- The component also includes a stiffener for added structural support.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for turbine engines - Wind turbine technology - Marine propulsion systems
Problems Solved: - Enhanced structural integrity - Improved performance and efficiency - Reduction in weight and maintenance costs
Benefits: - Increased durability and longevity - Higher efficiency and performance - Cost-effective maintenance and operation
Commercial Applications: - Manufacturers of turbine engines - Companies involved in wind energy production - Marine propulsion system developers
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the composite spar improve the overall performance of the turbine engine? 2. What are the specific advantages of using a metallic spar in this component?
Original Abstract Submitted
A component and blade assembly for a turbine engine, the component having a wall bounding an interior and defining an exterior surface extending radially between a leading edge and a trailing edge to define a chordwise direction, and between a hub and a tip to define a spanwise direction. A metallic spar extending from the hub in the spanwise direction into the interior, the metallic spar defining a socket. A composite spar extending in the spanwise direction between a spar root and a spar tip, the spar root received in the socket. The component further having a stiffener.
