General Electric Company (20240270650). CERAMIC COMPOSITE TUBULAR STRUCTURE simplified abstract
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CERAMIC COMPOSITE TUBULAR STRUCTURE
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Inventor(s)
Grant Myron Henson of Niskayuna NY (US)
Douglas Glenn Decesare of Queensbury NY (US)
CERAMIC COMPOSITE TUBULAR STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240270650 titled 'CERAMIC COMPOSITE TUBULAR STRUCTURE
The abstract describes a ceramic composite tubular structure created using an additive manufacturing process. The structure includes a monolithic ceramic preform with apertures, inner and outer surfaces, and face sheets made of ceramic matrix composite plies.
- Monolithic ceramic preform created using additive manufacturing process
- Includes apertures, inner and outer surfaces, and face sheets made of ceramic matrix composite plies
- Inner face sheet formed on the inner surface, outer face sheet formed on the outer surface
- Apertures allow for open ends at the first and second ends of the structure
- Utilizes ceramic matrix composite plies to enhance the structure's properties
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for lightweight and durable components - Automotive industry for high-performance exhaust systems - Energy sector for heat-resistant components in power plants
Problems Solved: - Provides a lightweight yet strong alternative to traditional metal structures - Offers improved heat resistance and durability compared to standard ceramic materials
Benefits: - Enhanced strength and durability - Lightweight design for improved efficiency - Heat resistance for high-temperature applications
Commercial Applications: - Manufacturing of aerospace components - Production of automotive exhaust systems - Development of heat-resistant components for various industries
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the ceramic matrix composite plies enhance the properties of the tubular structure? 2. What are the specific advantages of using an additive manufacturing process for creating ceramic composite structures?
Original Abstract Submitted
a ceramic composite tubular structure includes a monolithic ceramic preform being tubular-shaped created using an additive manufacturing process. the monolithic ceramic preform includes a first end, a second end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. the monolithic ceramic preform includes one or more apertures formed between the inner surface and the outer surface where at least one of the one or more apertures is open to at least one of the first end or the second end. an inner face sheet is formed on the inner surface of the monolithic ceramic preform by a first quantity of ceramic matrix composite plies. an outer face sheet is formed on the outer surface of the monolithic ceramic preform by a second quantity of ceramic matrix composite plies.
