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公开(公告)号：US20190224938A1
公开(公告)日：2019-07-25
申请号：US15878687
申请日：2018-01-24
Applicant: General Electric Company
Abstract: Composite components having a T or L-shaped configuration that include features that reduce void defects between abutting laminate portions and provide improved mechanical properties are provided. Methods for forming such components are also provided. In one exemplary aspect, a composite component defines a first direction and a second direction and includes a wedged-shaped noodle at a joint interface between an abutting first laminate portion extending along the first direction and a second laminate portion extending along the second direction. The noodle has a first surface that is angled with respect to the second direction. At least one of the plies of the second laminate portion terminate and attach to the angled first surface of the noodle.
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公开(公告)号：US11958217B2
公开(公告)日：2024-04-16
申请号：US15727722
申请日：2017-10-09
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Wei Wu , Darrell Glenn Senile , Thomas Samuel Holaday
CPC classification number: B29C43/02 , B29C43/52 , F01D9/02 , F01D9/041 , F01D25/005 , B29L2031/7504 , F05D2220/32 , F05D2230/50 , F05D2240/128 , F05D2300/6033
Abstract: Systems and methods for compacting components are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a component is positioned between a first tool portion and a second tool portion of a compaction tool. A sandwich structure is positioned between the first tool portion and the component. The sandwich structure includes a thermally expandable material and a rigid shell. The thermally expandable material is positioned between the first tool portion and the rigid shell. During compaction, the thermally expandable material is subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures, e.g., within an autoclave. When subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures, the thermally expandable material applies a force on the rigid shell, which in turn applies a force on the component so as to compact the component between the rigid shell and the second tool portion.
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公开(公告)号：US20190322004A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-24
申请号：US15957064
申请日：2018-04-19
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Joel Primmer White , Darrell Glenn Senile , Thomas Samuel Holaday
Abstract: Tooling assemblies and methods for using a tooling assembly to shape an article are provided. For example, a tooling assembly has a forward end and an aft end and comprises a first tool segment, a second tool segment, a forward cam portion near the forward end, and an aft cam portion near the aft end. The forward cam portion defines a follower surface, and at least a portion of the follower surface has a curvilinear profile. The aft cam portion defines a first surface extending at a first angle and a second surface extending at a second angle. The first and second tool segments define a cavity for shaping an article. An exemplary method comprises positioning an article preform within the cavity and inserting a fastener within the aft end of the tooling assembly until the fastener is fully inserted within the tooling assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20220242079A1
公开(公告)日：2022-08-04
申请号：US17166223
申请日：2021-02-03
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Thomas Samuel Holaday , Joel Primmer White , Gregory Scott Phelps , Darrell Glenn Senile , Tyler Lucas Walker
IPC: B30B11/02
Abstract: Compaction systems and methods of compacting components are provided. In one aspect, a laminate of a component can be laid up on a tool of a compaction system. The laminate defines a cavity. A noodle is positioned relative to or in the cavity. A noodle ring is then positioned relative to the noodle. For instance, the noodle ring can be placed over the noodle. A cross section of the noodle ring can be shaped complementary to a cross section of the noodle. A plunger of the compaction system is moved so that it engages the noodle ring. Particularly, the plunger is moved in such a way that a force is applied on the noodle ring so that the noodle ring compacts the noodle into the cavity.
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公开(公告)号：US11104032B2
公开(公告)日：2021-08-31
申请号：US15957064
申请日：2018-04-19
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Joel Primmer White , Darrell Glenn Senile , Thomas Samuel Holaday
Abstract: Tooling assemblies and methods for using a tooling assembly to shape an article are provided. For example, a tooling assembly has a forward end and an aft end and comprises a first tool segment, a second tool segment, a forward cam portion near the forward end, and an aft cam portion near the aft end. The forward cam portion defines a follower surface, and at least a portion of the follower surface has a curvilinear profile. The aft cam portion defines a first surface extending at a first angle and a second surface extending at a second angle. The first and second tool segments define a cavity for shaping an article. An exemplary method comprises positioning an article preform within the cavity and inserting a fastener within the aft end of the tooling assembly until the fastener is fully inserted within the tooling assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US11840041B2
公开(公告)日：2023-12-12
申请号：US17983483
申请日：2022-11-09
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Thomas Samuel Holaday , Joel Primmer White , Gregory Scott Phelps , Darrell Glenn Senile , Tyler Lucas Walker
CPC classification number: B30B11/027 , B29C65/7802 , B29C66/301 , B29C66/304 , B29C70/023 , B29C70/541 , B30B11/04 , B29D99/0003 , B32B3/08
Abstract: Compaction systems and methods of compacting components are provided. In one aspect, a laminate of a component can be laid up on a tool of a compaction system. The laminate defines a cavity. A noodle is positioned relative to or in the cavity. A noodle ring is then positioned relative to the noodle. For instance, the noodle ring can be placed over the noodle. A cross section of the noodle ring can be shaped complementary to a cross section of the noodle. A plunger of the compaction system is moved so that it engages the noodle ring. Particularly, the plunger is moved in such a way that a force is applied on the noodle ring so that the noodle ring compacts the noodle into the cavity.
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公开(公告)号：US11504930B2
公开(公告)日：2022-11-22
申请号：US17166223
申请日：2021-02-03
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Thomas Samuel Holaday , Joel Primmer White , Gregory Scott Phelps , Darrell Glenn Senile , Tyler Lucas Walker
Abstract: Compaction systems and methods of compacting components are provided. In one aspect, a laminate of a component can be laid up on a tool of a compaction system. The laminate defines a cavity. A noodle is positioned relative to or in the cavity. A noodle ring is then positioned relative to the noodle. For instance, the noodle ring can be placed over the noodle. A cross section of the noodle ring can be shaped complementary to a cross section of the noodle. A plunger of the compaction system is moved so that it engages the noodle ring. Particularly, the plunger is moved in such a way that a force is applied on the noodle ring so that the noodle ring compacts the noodle into the cavity.
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公开(公告)号：US20230076472A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-09
申请号：US17983483
申请日：2022-11-09
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Thomas Samuel Holaday , Joel Primmer White , Gregory Scott Phelps , Darrell Glenn Senile , Tyler Lucas Walker
Abstract: Compaction systems and methods of compacting components are provided. In one aspect, a laminate of a component can be laid up on a tool of a compaction system. The laminate defines a cavity. A noodle is positioned relative to or in the cavity. A noodle ring is then positioned relative to the noodle. For instance, the noodle ring can be placed over the noodle. A cross section of the noodle ring can be shaped complementary to a cross section of the noodle. A plunger of the compaction system is moved so that it engages the noodle ring. Particularly, the plunger is moved in such a way that a force is applied on the noodle ring so that the noodle ring compacts the noodle into the cavity.
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公开(公告)号：US10800128B2
公开(公告)日：2020-10-13
申请号：US15878687
申请日：2018-01-24
Applicant: General Electric Company
IPC: B32B3/02 , B32B3/08 , B29C70/68 , B29C70/86 , B29C65/00 , B32B5/26 , B29D99/00 , B29C70/24 , B29C70/54 , B29C70/34
Abstract: Composite components having a T or L-shaped configuration that include features that reduce void defects between abutting laminate portions and provide improved mechanical properties are provided. Methods for forming such components are also provided. In one exemplary aspect, a composite component defines a first direction and a second direction and includes a wedged-shaped noodle at a joint interface between an abutting first laminate portion extending along the first direction and a second laminate portion extending along the second direction. The noodle has a first surface that is angled with respect to the second direction. At least one of the plies of the second laminate portion terminate and attach to the angled first surface of the noodle.
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公开(公告)号：US20190105814A1
公开(公告)日：2019-04-11
申请号：US15727722
申请日：2017-10-09
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Wei Wu , Darrell Glenn Senile , Thomas Samuel Holaday
Abstract: Systems and methods for compacting components are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a component is positioned between a first tool portion and a second tool portion of a compaction tool. A sandwich structure is positioned between the first tool portion and the component. The sandwich structure includes a thermally expandable material and a rigid shell. The thermally expandable material is positioned between the first tool portion and the rigid shell. During compaction, the thermally expandable material is subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures, e.g., within an autoclave. When subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures, the thermally expandable material applies a force on the rigid shell, which in turn applies a force on the component so as to compact the component between the rigid shell and the second tool portion.
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