COMPOSITE COMPONENT VOID REPAIR
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220168977A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-02

    申请号:US17667920

    申请日:2022-02-09

    摘要: Methods for repairing composite component voids are provided. For example, one method comprises locating a void in a composite component and subjecting the composite component to a process for repair. The process for repair includes creating a flow path through the void, applying a filler material to the composite component at the flow path, and processing the composite component having the filler material. In some embodiments, the flow path has a first opening on a first side of the composite component and a second opening on a second, opposite side of the composite component. In other embodiments, at least one portion of the flow path extends at a first angle with respect to a lateral direction defined by the CMC component, and at least another portion extends at a second angle with respect to the lateral direction.

    Systems and Methods for Thermally Processing CMC Components

    公开(公告)号:US20220098117A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17549225

    申请日:2021-12-13

    摘要: Systems and methods for thermally processing composite components are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a system includes a thermal system, a mover device, and a control system. The system also includes a plurality of vessels in which one or more components may be placed. The vessels are similarly shaped and configured. A vessel containing the one or more components therein may be mounted into a chamber defined by the thermal system during thermal processing. The thermal system and vessels include features that allow components to be thermally processed, e.g., compacted, burnt-out, and densified via a melt-infiltration process, a polymer impregnation and pyrolyzing process, or a chemical vapor infiltration process. utilizing the same thermal system and common vessel design. The control system may control the thermal system and mover device to automate thermal processing of the composite components.

    METHOD FOR REPAIRING COMPOSITE COMPONENTS AND ASSOCIATED INFILTRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20220097325A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17032035

    申请日:2020-09-25

    IPC分类号: B29C73/02 B29C73/12

    摘要: A method for repairing composite components includes positioning repair material within a repair region of a composite component formed of a composite material. Furthermore, the method includes heating the repair region to a first temperature. Additionally, the method includes heating a remaining portion of the composite component to a second temperature. Moreover, the method includes melt infiltrating the repair region with an infiltrant to densify the repair material. The first temperature is at or above a melting point of the infiltrant and the second temperature is less than the melting point.

    Systems and Methods for Thermally Processing CMC Components

    公开(公告)号:US20200062658A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-27

    申请号:US16106647

    申请日:2018-08-21

    摘要: Systems and methods for thermally processing composite components are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a system includes a thermal system, a mover device, and a control system. The system also includes a plurality of vessels in which one or more components may be placed. The vessels are similarly shaped and configured. A vessel containing the one or more components therein may be mounted into a chamber defined by the thermal system during thermal processing. The thermal system and vessels include features that allow components to be thermally processed, e.g., compacted, burnt-out, and densified via a melt-infiltration process, a polymer impregnation and pyrolyzing process, or a chemical vapor infiltration process. utilizing the same thermal system and common vessel design. The control system may control the thermal system and mover device to automate thermal processing of the composite components.

    Composite component void repair
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11292217B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-05

    申请号:US15993845

    申请日:2018-05-31

    摘要: Methods for repairing composite component voids are provided. For example, one method comprises locating a void in a composite component and subjecting the composite component to a process for repair. The process for repair includes creating a flow path through the void, applying a filler material to the composite component at the flow path, and processing the composite component having the filler material. In some embodiments, the flow path has a first opening on a first side of the composite component and a second opening on a second, opposite side of the composite component. In other embodiments, at least one portion of the flow path extends at a first angle with respect to a lateral direction defined by the CMC component, and at least another portion extends at a second angle with respect to the lateral direction.