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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2006
Steve James Vance, Oviedo, FL (US);
Gary B. Merrill, Orlando, FL (US);
Alfred Paul Matheny, Jupiter, FL (US);
Jay A. Morrison, Oviedo, FL (US);
Steve James Vance, Oviedo, FL (US);
Gary B. Merrill, Orlando, FL (US);
Alfred Paul Matheny, Jupiter, FL (US);
Jay A. Morrison, Oviedo, FL (US);
Siemens Energy, Inc., Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
The interlocking of two or more sections via the insertion of one or more out-of-plane features in one section or combination of sections through a void in one or more a complementary sections can result in a reinforced ceramic matrix composite article upon securing of the sections. The sections can be secured by friction between two tightly matched sections or by the use of a pin, hook, or clamp. The sections can be constructed from one or more CMC laminate sheets. The out-of-plane feature can be a loop or a flange and the void can be an orifice or a matched loop in the complementary sheet. The securing of the sections can result in a CMC article where the delamination between sheets is inhibited.