Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Sliding ceramic matrix composite vane assembly for gas turbine engines
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Application No.: US16227617Application Date: 2018-12-20
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Publication No.: US11149568B2Publication Date: 2021-10-19
- Inventor: Michael J. Whittle , Michael G. Abbott , Austin R. Warmuth
- Applicant: Rolls-Royce plc , Rolls-Royce High Temperature Composites Inc.
- Applicant Address: GB London; US CA Cypress
- Assignee: Rolls-Royce plc,Rolls-Royce High Temperature Composites Inc.
- Current Assignee: Rolls-Royce plc,Rolls-Royce High Temperature Composites Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: GB London; US CA Cypress
- Agency: Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Main IPC: F01D9/04
- IPC: F01D9/04 ; F01D5/18 ; F01D5/22 ; F01D5/28

Abstract:
A turbine vane assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine includes a support strut and a vane. The support strut is made of metallic materials. The vane is made of composite materials and is arranged around the support strut to insulate the metallic materials of the support strut during use of the turbine vane assembly.
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