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US 8,939,728 B2Granted
Hybrid part made from monolithic ceramic skin and CMC core
AssigneeUnited Technologies Corporation
InventorsMichael G. McCaffrey, John E. Holowczak
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Abstract
A hybrid part for use in a gas turbine engine has a platform and an attachment feature. The platform and an exterior portion of the attachment feature are formed from a monolithic ceramic material. A ceramic matrix composite material is located adjacent interior portions of the platform and the attachment feature and is bonded to the monolithic ceramic material.
Claims12
A hybrid part comprising:
- an attachment feature;
- an exterior portion of said attachment feature being formed from a monolithic ceramic material;
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- a ceramic matrix composite material located adjacent interior portions of said attachment feature and being bonded to said monolithic ceramic material wherein said interior portions include a continuous core which extends from said attachment feature portion to a tip of said part, wherein said core is exposed at the tip.
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