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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2006
Connie E. Bird, Rocky Hill, CT (US);
Lisa A. Prill, Glastonbury, CT (US);
Connie E. Bird, Rocky Hill, CT (US);
Lisa A. Prill, Glastonbury, CT (US);
United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
A simple ceramic matrix composite fastening system that is utilized for attaching components of dissimilar materials, particularly, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and metallic engine components. The system is comprised of a detachable subassembly bracket fabricated from metal. The bracket has a metallic engine component attached to one end and a CMC component attached to the other end. The bracket releasably secures the CMC and the metallic component together using rivets or pins, which are inserted into holes through the CMC to securely fasten the adjoining parts.