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公开(公告)号:US10941669B2
公开(公告)日:2021-03-09
申请号:US16228994
申请日:2018-12-21
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Matthew A. Hough , Russell B. Hanson , John S. Tu , Paul F. Croteau , Paul K. Sanchez , Stephen C. Harmon , Joshua C. Rathgeb
Abstract: A diffuser case support structure for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The diffuser case support structure includes a fairing disposed circumferentially about a longitudinal axis. The fairing forms at least a portion of a fluid path between a compressor and a combustor of the gas turbine engine. The fairing defines a plurality of apertures extending through the fairing. At least one spoke extends through at least one respective aperture of the plurality of apertures. The at least one spoke is configured to couple an inner diffuser case and an outer diffuser case of the gas turbine engine.
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公开(公告)号:US11525545B2
公开(公告)日:2022-12-13
申请号:US15517025
申请日:2014-10-07
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Wenping Zhao , Ellen Y. Sun , John P. Wesson , Paul F. Croteau , Andrzej Ernest Kuczek
Abstract: A composite pressure vessel assembly includes a plurality of lobes, each of the lobes having at least one interior wall and at least one curved wall, the plurality of lobes being positioned in a side by side arrangement and extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end. Also included is a plurality of end caps disposed at the ends of the lobes, wherein the plurality of lobes and end caps are formed of at least one fiber-reinforced polymer. A method of manufacturing a composite pressure vessel assembly is provided. The method includes forming a plurality of lobes consisting of at least one fiber-reinforced polymer. The method also includes forming a main body with the plurality of lobes, the lobes disposed in a side by side arrangement.
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公开(公告)号:US20180356039A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US15779161
申请日:2015-11-25
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Andrzej Ernest Kuczek , Wenping Zhao , Paul F. Croteau , Ellen Y. Sun
CPC classification number: F17C1/06 , F17C1/16 , F17C11/007 , F17C13/00 , F17C13/002 , F17C2201/0152 , F17C2201/0171 , F17C2203/0604 , F17C2203/0629 , F17C2203/0631 , F17C2203/066 , F17C2203/0663 , F17C2203/0673 , F17C2205/013 , F17C2205/0142 , F17C2205/0305 , F17C2209/2118 , F17C2209/2127 , F17C2221/012 , F17C2221/031 , F17C2221/033 , F17C2221/035 , F17C2260/012 , F17C2260/013 , F17C2270/02
Abstract: A pressure vessel assembly includes a vessel including a wall defining a chamber and a circumferentially continuous lip projecting into the chamber from the wall. The lip defines a through-bore in fluid communication with the chamber. A nozzle assembly including a tube and a flange projecting radially outward from the tube. The tube includes a first portion projecting from the flange and through the through-bore and an opposite second portion projecting outward from the flange. The flange is in contact with the wall and the first portion includes an outer surface having a contour configured to produce sealing friction between the lip and the outer surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20160290564A1
公开(公告)日:2016-10-06
申请号:US15035060
申请日:2014-09-08
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Paul F. Croteau , John P. Wesson , Andrzej Ernest Kuczek , Matthew E. Lynch , Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany , Ellen Y. Sun , Wenping Zhao , Daniel V. Viens
CPC classification number: F17C13/06 , F17C1/00 , F17C1/14 , F17C1/16 , F17C2201/0152 , F17C2201/056 , F17C2203/0617 , F17C2203/0636 , F17C2203/0663 , F17C2205/0146 , F17C2209/2109 , F17C2209/2181 , F17C2209/219 , F17C2209/221 , F17C2209/234 , F17C2221/012 , F17C2221/031 , F17C2221/033 , F17C2221/035 , F17C2223/0123 , F17C2223/0153 , F17C2223/036 , F17C2260/018 , F17C2270/0168 , F17C2270/0178 , Y02E60/321
Abstract: A pressure vessel configured to store a pressurized fluid is provided including a plurality of lobes. Each lobe includes at least one vertically arranged interior wall. The plurality of lobes are positioned in a side by side configuration such that a first interior wall of a first lobe is positioned adjacent a second interior wall of a second adjacent lobe. The first interior wall and the second interior wall are configured to contact one another at a first point of tangency. A first tangent intersects the first lobe at the first point of tangency and a second tangent intersects the second lobe at the first point of tangency. The first tangent and the second tangent are separated by about 120 degrees.
Abstract translation: 提供了构造成存储加压流体的压力容器,其包括多个叶片。 每个叶片包括至少一个垂直布置的内壁。 多个凸角被并排定位成使得第一凸角的第一内壁邻近第二相邻凸角的第二内壁定位。 第一内壁和第二内壁构造成在第一切点处彼此接触。 第一切线在第一切点处与第一凸角相交,第二切线在第一切点处与第二凸角相交。 第一切线和第二切线分开大约120度。
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公开(公告)号:US20210140325A1
公开(公告)日:2021-05-13
申请号:US16678927
申请日:2019-11-08
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Matthew B. Kennedy , Paul F. Croteau , John E. Holowczak , Thomas J. Martin
IPC: F01D5/28
Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil body that has a trailing edge region. The trailing edge region includes first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) liner at least a portion of which is disposed in the flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, and an array of pedestals disposed in the flow discharge passage. Each of the flow guides bridges the CMC liner and at least one of the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls.
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公开(公告)号:US10907768B2
公开(公告)日:2021-02-02
申请号:US16095570
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Wenping Zhao , Ellen Y. Sun , Paul F. Croteau , Justin R. Hawkes , Andrzej Ernest Kuczek
Abstract: A composite pressure vessel assembly includes a first vessel having a first inner layer and a second vessel having a second inner layer. An outer layer of the assembly is in contact with and substantially envelopes the first and second inner layers. A junction of the assembly has outer boundaries defined by segments of the first inner layer, the second inner layer and the outer layer. A cross-layered component of the assembly is disposed in the junction, the first and second inner layers and the outer layer for adding strength to the junction and restricting delamination.
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公开(公告)号:US10302252B2
公开(公告)日:2019-05-28
申请号:US15302532
申请日:2014-04-14
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Andrzej Ernest Kuczek , Matthew E. Lynch , Paul F. Croteau , Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany , Ellen Y. Sun , Wenping Zhao , Daniel V. Viens
Abstract: An illustrative example container includes a plurality of internal support members having a surface contour that at least approximates a minimum surface. The plurality of internal support members collectively provide structural support for carrying loads on the container. The plurality of internal support members collectively establish a plurality of cavities for at least temporarily containing fluid. An outer shell is connected with at least some of the internal support members. The outer shell includes a plurality of curved surfaces. The outer shell encloses the cavities.
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公开(公告)号:US11261741B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-01
申请号:US16678927
申请日:2019-11-08
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Matthew B. Kennedy , Paul F. Croteau , John E. Holowczak , Thomas J. Martin
Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil body that has a trailing edge region. The trailing edge region includes first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) liner at least a portion of which is disposed in the flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, and an array of pedestals disposed in the flow discharge passage. Each of the flow guides bridges the CMC liner and at least one of the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls.
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公开(公告)号:US11236677B2
公开(公告)日:2022-02-01
申请号:US16413347
申请日:2019-05-15
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Matthew Andrew Hough , John S. Tu , Stephen C. Harmon , Paul F. Croteau , Russell B. Hanson , Joshua C. Rathgeb
Abstract: A diffuser case support structure for a gas turbine engine includes a fairing disposed circumferentially about a longitudinal axis. The fairing defines a plurality of passages circumferentially spaced apart and forming at least a portion of a fluid path between a compressor and a combustor of the gas turbine engine. A diffuser frame includes a plurality of struts. Each of the plurality of struts is disposed between a pair of adjacent passages of the plurality of passages. The diffuser frame is configured to couple an inner diffuser case to an outer diffuser case. A sliding joint is formed between the fairing and the diffuser frame, the sliding joint comprising a fastener extending generally axially through an aperture disposed in the fairing.
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公开(公告)号:US20190107251A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-11
申请号:US16095570
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Wenping Zhao , Ellen Y. Sun , Paul F. Croteau , Justin R. Hawkes , Andrzej Ernest Kuczek
Abstract: A composite pressure vessel assembly includes a first vessel having a first inner layer and a second vessel having a second inner layer. An outer layer of the assembly is in contact with and substantially envelopes the first and second inner layers. A junction of the assembly has outer boundaries defined by segments of the first inner layer, the second inner layer and the outer layer. A cross-layered component of the assembly is disposed in the junction, the first and second inner layers and the outer layer for adding strength to the junction and restricting delamination.
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