Stave and ring CMC nozzle

Details Stave and ring CMC nozzle Stave and ring CMC nozzle

2008-02-12

2011-11-01

Rodriguez, William (Department: 3741)

Power plants

Reaction motor

Particular exhaust nozzle feature

C060S772000, C060S796000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08047004

ABSTRACT:
An engine exhaust nozzle comprises a plurality of CMC staves attached to one or more support rings arranged axially. The support rings provide a circumferential load path between the staves and for attaching the exhaust nozzle to the metallic engine components. The staves are fixed to the support rings with a spacing intended to accommodate for relative movement due to the difference in CTE for the CMC and metallic components and due to thermal gradients through the wall thickness. The resulting apparatus is lightweight, relieves the nozzle of thermal stresses, and is easier to manufacture and repair.

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PCT Search Report and Written Opinion dated Apr. 29, 2009, 14 pgs.

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