US4603568A
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Method of fabricating bimetal variable exhaust nozzle flaps and seals
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1985-05-30
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Granted: 1986-08-05
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Expires: 2005-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A method of forming a generally planar part for a jet engine is provided. The part is adapted for withstanding high thermal stress but not high mechanical stress. A preformed strip of a superalloy is mounted around a drum shaped mandrel. A low pressure plasma deposit of a different superalloy is formed on the preformed strip. The strip is demounted and mechanically straightened.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A. Siemers
- 👤 Melvin R. Jackson
- 👤 Stephen F. Rutkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:13
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B7/00; B05B7/16; B05B7/22; B05B7/222; C; C23; C23C; C23C4/00; C23C4/12; C23C4/137; F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/28; F01D5/288; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of forming a generally planar component of a jet engine which comprises, providing a preformed sheet of a superalloy, coiling the sheet into a tube, plasma spraying a layer of a superalloy onto said preformed sheet while in the form of a tube, uncoiling the preformed sheet with the superalloy deposit, and forming the uncoiled sheet into said generally planar component.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of forming a generally planar component of a jet engine which comprises, providing a preformed sheet of a superalloy, coiling the sheet into a tube, plasma spraying a layer of a superalloy onto said preformed sheet while in the form of a tube, uncoiling the preformed sheet with the superalloy deposit, and forming the uncoiled sheet into said generally planar component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 in which the preformed sheet is of Rene 41 superalloy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 in which the plasma sprayed layer is of Rene 80 superalloy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 in which the preformed sheet is wrapped around a cylindrical drum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 2 in which the sheet is about 0.02 inches in thickness.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 3 in which the deposit is about 0.02 inches in thickness.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 in which the resultant sheet is about 0.04 inches in thickness.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 in which two different superalloys are employed to form a bimetal sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 in which the forming of the uncoiled sheet is by reverse rolling to flatten the product sheet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-08-04 | 1990-02-03 | 1990-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-04 | 1994-02-03 | 1994-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-04 | 1998-02-03 | 1998-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |