Ceramic matrix composite nozzle mounted with a strut and concepts thereof

A nozzle segment assembly, comprising:

• an outer support ring and an inner support ring;
• a nozzle fairing formed of a low coefficient of thermal expansion material having an outer band and an inner band;
• said nozzle fairing further having a vane extending between said outer band and said inner band;
• a metallic strut extending between said outer support ring and said inner support ring, said strut allowing for load transfer between at least one pair of said nozzle fairing and said strut or said nozzle fairing and at least one of an inner and outer support ring;
• said metallic strut extending through said nozzle fairing and allowing growth of said strut through said vane;
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• an interface between said nozzle fairing and said metallic strut, said inner support ring and said outer support ring at one of an inner and outer band,
• wherein said nozzle fairing transfers at least one of an axial load or tangential load from said nozzle fairing to at least one of said inner support ring and said outer support ring.

A nozzle segment assembly, comprising:

• an outer support ring and an inner support ring;
• a nozzle fairing formed of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material having an outer band and an inner band;
• said nozzle fairing further having a vane extending between said outer band and said inner band;
• a metallic strut extending between said outer support ring and said inner support ring, said strut allowing for load transfer between at least one pair of said nozzle fairing and said strut or said nozzle fairing and at least one of an inner and outer support ring;
• said metallic strut extending through said nozzle fairing and allowing growth of said strut through said vane,
• wherein said metallic strut is connected to at least one of said inner band and said outer band through a bolt connection, a slip-fit pinned connection, a hook and shiplap connection and an integral connection.