Abstract:
Linear actuators (also known as an inchworm actuator) including a magnetically actuatable shape memory alloy (SMA) are described. The linear actuators include a bar and an actuator assembly, configured to achieve a linear displacement of the actuator assembly relative to the bar. A hybrid magnetic trigger including an electromagnet and a permanent magnet is used to selectively attract the magnetically actuatable SMA toward the magnetic trigger. The motion of the magnetically actuatable SMA can be converted to a linear displacement. The magnetically actuatable SMA can be implemented using a SMA exhibiting both ferromagnetic and SMA properties, or by a ferromagnetic mass coupled with an SMA (i.e., a ferromagnetic SMA composite). Linear actuators including bars incorporating a ratchet mechanism, and featureless bars are described. A hydraulic system incorporating actuators including magnetically actuatable SMA membranes is also disclosed.
Abstract:
It is an object of the present invention to provide a vane rotary type air pump in which a pump mechanism and a drive motor are directly connected to each other and low noise is realized. In the vane rotary type air pump in which a cylinder 103, a rotor 110 and a vane 112 are sandwiched between a front plate (not shown) and a rear plate (not shown), an opened end 111b of the vane groove 111 is provided in a reversed rotation direction region of the rotor 110 with respect to straight line connecting a center O of the rotor 110 and the closed end 111a of the vane groove 111. That is, a “stroke” type vane disposition is employed. With this noise of the air pump is reduced.
Abstract:
An overlay coating for articles used in hostile thermal environments. The coating has a predominantly gamma prime-phase nickel aluminide (Ni3Al) composition suitable for use as an environmental coating and as a bond coat for a thermal barrier coating. The coating has a composition of, by weight, at least 6% to about 15% aluminum, about 2% to about 5% chromium, optionally one or more reactive elements in individual or combined amounts of up to 4%, optionally up to 2% silicon, optionally up to 60% of at least one platinum group metal, and the balance essentially nickel. A thermal-insulating ceramic layer may be deposited on the coating.
Abstract translation:用于敌对热环境中的物品的覆盖涂层。 该涂层主要具有适合用作环境涂层和用作热障涂层的粘合涂层的γ初始相铝酸镍(Ni 3 Al 3 Al)组合物。 该涂层具有按重量计至少6%至约15%的铝,约2%至约5%的铬,任选的一种或多种反应性元素的组合物,其个体或组合量可达4%,任选至多2 %硅,任选至多60%的至少一种铂族金属,余量基本上为镍。 绝热陶瓷层可以沉积在涂层上。
Abstract:
Apparatus and compositions for a turbine disk capable of sustained operation at turbine disk rim temperatures in excess of 1300° F., wherein the turbine disk comprises a superalloy substrate, and a ductile oxidation barrier coating disposed on at least an outer portion of the turbine disk. The oxidation barrier coating may comprise a ductile metal, such as platinum, palladium, or platinum alloyed with Al, Cr, Ni, Pd, Ti, or Zr. Methods for providing an oxidation barrier-coated turbine disk are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a hollow metal blade, comprising at least one side wall and a recessed tip cap, characterized in that: a) a hollow blade, which comprises at least one side wall and the tip of which is open, is manufactured by casting; b) a plate of a laminate, comprising at least the metal of the blade and a brazing material, is manufactured; c) the plate is brazed to the top of the side wall of the blade by pressing the plate onto the blade; and d) the recessed tip cap, comprising at least a bottom and at least a squealer tip, is machined in the plate. Thanks to the invention, since the blade is manufactured beforehand with an open tip, the core can be held in place, during the casting operation, by the top, thereby ensuring great precision in the positioning of the core and therefore in the thickness of the walls of the blade. The invention also relates to a method of repairing a blade.
Abstract:
The precipitation hardened martensitic stainless steel is characterized by containing, in percent by weight, 12.25 to 14.25% Cr, 7.5 to 8.5% Ni, 1.0 to 2.5% Mo, 0.05% or less C, 0.2% or less Si, 0.4% or less Mn, 0.03% or less P, 0.005% or less S, 0.008% or less N, 0.90 to 2.25% Al, the balance substantially being Fe, and the total content of Cr and Mo being 14.25 to 16.75%. A turbine moving blade and a steam turbine are manufactured by using this martensitic stainless steel.
Abstract:
In an abrasion preventive structure of a reciprocating compressor, by forming a coating layer made of Ni—P alloy material having high hardness onto the surface of a frame at which front (92) and rear (93) resonance springs are contacted or spring mounting grooves (91a, 92a) of a spring supporting rod (91) or spring fixation protrusions or the inner circumference of a cylinder built-in type frame, although each resonance spring (92, 93) is rotated while repeating compression/relaxation, it is possible to prevent abrasion of the spring mounting grooves (91a, 92a) or the spring fixation protrusions, and accordingly reliability of the compressor can be improved.
Abstract:
A device (10) is made, having a ceramic thermal barrier coating layer (16) characterized by a microstructure having gaps (18) with a sintering inhibiting material (22) disposed on the columns (20) within the gaps (18). The sintering resistant material (22) is stable over the range of operating temperatures of the device (10), is not soluble with the underlying ceramic layer (16) and is applied by a process that is not an electron beam physical vapor deposition process. The sintering inhibiting material (22) has a morphology adapted to improve the functionality of the sintering inhibiting material (22), characterized as continuous, nodule, rivulet, grain, crack, flake and combinations thereof and being disposed within at least some of the vertical and horizontal gaps.
Abstract:
A sintered material and a method for the production thereof is described. The material comprises an alloy selected from one of the groups having a composition comprising in weight %: either Cr 5-30/Mo 0-15/Ni 0-25/W 0-15/C 0-5/Si 0-5/Fe 0-5/Mn 0-5/others 10max/Co balance, or Cr 10-20/Mo 0-15/Co 0-20/W 0-5/Fe 0-20/Al 0-5/Ti 0-5/others 15max/Ni balance; said alloy having incorporated therein from 3-15 weight % of Sn; and optionally from 1-6 weight % of a solid lubricant material.
Abstract translation:对烧结材料及其制造方法进行说明。 该材料包括选自以下组中的一种的合金:具有重量%的组成:Cr 5-30 / Mo 0-15 / Ni 0-25 / W 0-15 / C 0-5 / Si 0-5 / Fe 0-5 / Mn 0-5 /其他10max / Co平衡,或Cr 10-20 / Mo 0-15 / Co 0-20 / W 0-5 / Fe 0-20 / Al 0-5 / Ti 0- 5 /其他15max / Ni平衡; 所述合金从其中加入3-15重量%的Sn; 和任选的1-6重量%的固体润滑剂材料。
Abstract:
A coated article, a coating for protecting an article, and a method for protecting an article are provided. The article comprises a metallic substrate and a substantially single-phase coating disposed on the substrate, wherein the coating comprises nickel (Ni) and at least about 30 atomic percent aluminum (Al); the coating further comprises a gradient in Al composition, the gradient extending from a first Al concentration level at an outer surface of the coating to a second Al concentration level at an interface between the substantially single-phase coating and the substrate, wherein the first Al concentration level is greater than the second Al concentration level and the second concentration level is at least about 30 atomic percent Al.