US4076456A
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Ceramic rotor for gas turbine engine
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1976-04-12
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-04-12
Abstract
Abstract The subject rotor comprises a disklike body having hub and rim sections joined by a web section. The body is cast, molded or otherwise suitably formed of powdered silicon (and a binder, if necessary, to make it retain its shape until finally treated) which is reaction bonded to convert the silicon particles into a unitary mass. During the casting, molding or other forming step, one or more reinforcing rings of hot pressed silicon nitride or other suitable ceramic are embedded in the body. The ceramic selected must be one which will unite with the silicon during the reaction bonding operation to make a unitary mass. The reinforcing ring or rings are located in regions exposed to unusual stress in the use of the rotor to achieve the required strength.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Jack Tree
- 👤 F. Michael Tovey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:46
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/515; C04B35/58; C04B35/584; C04B35/591; C04B35/71; C04B35/78; F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/28; F01D5/284; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49316; Y10T29/4932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A ceramic rotor for a gas turbine engine, comprising: (a) a disk-type body formed of reaction bonded silicon nitride having hub, web and rim regions; and (b) at least one preformed reinforcing ring of hot pressed silicon nitride embedded in the body prior to and integrally joined therewith by the reaction bonding operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A ceramic rotor for a gas turbine engine, comprising: (a) a disk-type body formed of reaction bonded silicon nitride having hub, web and rim regions; and (b) at least one preformed reinforcing ring of hot pressed silicon nitride embedded in the body prior to and integrally joined therewith by the reaction bonding operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ceramic rotor of claim 1 in which the body has a plurality of web sections spaced axially of the rotor, the web sections being substantially equal in thickness.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ceramic rotor of claim 1 in which the hot pressed silicon nitride reinforcing ring is disposed in the hub region of the rotor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ceramic rotor of claim 1 in which the hot pressed silicon nitride reinforcing ring is disposed between the hub and rim regions of the rotor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ceramic rotor of claim 1 in which the hot pressed silicon nitride reinforcing ring is disposed in the rim region of the rotor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A ceramic rotor for a gas turbine engine, comprising: (a) A disk-type body formed of reaction bonded silicon nitride having hub, web and rim regions; and (b) at least one preformed reinforcing ring of hot pressed silicon nitride embedded in the body and integrally joined therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A ceramic rotor for a gas turbine engine, comprising: (a) A disk-type body formed of reaction bonded silicon nitride having hub, web and rim regions; and (b) at least one preformed reinforcing ring of hot pressed silicon nitride embedded in the body and integrally joined therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ceramic rotor as set forth in claim 6, wherein said reinforcing ring is embedded totally within one of said regions at a position spaced inwardly a preselected, substantially equal distance from the outer surfaces of said one of the regions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A ceramic rotor as set forth in claim 7, wherein said reinforcing ring and said one of the regions are substantially complementally configured.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A ceramic rotor as set forth in claim 8, wherein said one of the regions comprises curvic coupling means disposed between said hub and rim regions.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |