Abstract:
A tubular elastomer damper (11) has a central shaft (12) disposed within a housing (13) and surrounded by an elastomer member (14). Uniform strain is provided across the elastomer disposed between the central shaft and the housing by either tapering the length of the elastomer from an inner bonding surface (15) to an outer bonding surface (16) such that the radius times the length at each point along the elastomer is equal or by providing a first elastomer layer (28) adjacent the shaft (26) having a high fatigue strain/lower damping ability, a second elastomer layer (29) adjacent the housing (27) having a low strain higher damping ability and an intermediate elastomer layer (30) of moderate strain and damping therebetween such that from the inner to the outer radius of the elastomer member, uniform strain is achieved. By providing uniform strain from the inner to the outer radius of the tubular elastomer damper, temperature increases due to localized high strains are avoided which are detrimental to damper performance. Optionally, axial cooling passages are provided within the elastomer member to dissipate heat to assure operation within design parameters, thus extending the life of the tubular elastomer damper.
Abstract:
An AC thin film electroluminescent display panel includes a metal assist structure formed on and in electrical contact over each transparent electrode, and a graded layer of light absorbing dark material which combine to provide a sunlight viewable display panel.
Abstract:
Accumulated dimensional variations in fuel cells and electrolysis cell assemblies can reduce the efficiency of the assembly and provide leakage paths for fuel and oxidant. A metal compression pad comprised of a metal having an elastic strain of about 3 % to about 40 % at about 2,500 psig can compensate for component dimensional variations and improve inter-cell conductivity at pressures up to and exceeding about 10,000 psig.
Abstract:
An underplatform damper (52) contact portion (54) is rigid, and provides a loose seal between the underplatform cooling air (36) and the gas stream (40). At the aft end of the blade platform the pressure difference increases and a more effective seal is provided by a snap-in flexible seal (72).
Abstract:
Various construction details are developed which increase the durability of the core during casting. In one embodiment, the core includes a trailing edge region framed by spanwisely and chordwisely extending elements (56, 62).
Abstract:
A rotor blade (28) having a cooled integral platform (34) is disclosed. Various construction details are developed which disclose a rotor blade (28) platform (34) having a first cooling hole (56) for directing rotor blade core cooling fluid over a first portion of the platform and a second cooling hole (58) for directing under-platform cavity cooling fluid over a second portion of the platform (34). In a particular embodiment, a rotor blade (28) platform (34) includes a plurality of first cooling holes (56) and a plurality of second cooling holes (58). The first cooling holes (56) extend between a core cooling passage within the blade (28) and the platform (34) outer surface (52). The second cooling holes (58) extend between a damper cavity (62) and the platform (34) outer surface (52). Both sets of cooling holes (56, 58) are oriented to direct a film of cooling fluid over the platform (34) outer surface (52) and individual cooling holes (56, 58) are aligned which flow streamlines of an interblade vortices to encourage the development of a film of cooling fluid.
Abstract:
Shrouds (22, 24) are welded to support braces (20) near fuel spray ring (12). A splash shield (30) is secured to shroud (22) toward which fuel (16) is sprayed. It extends between braces protecting the shroud (22) from fuel impingement. Cracking of the structure at the shroud-brace interface is avoided.
Abstract:
A ceramic coating for a metal article includes a metallic bond coat deposited on the metal article, at least one MCrAlY/ceramic layer deposited on the bond coat, and a ceramic composite top layer deposited on the MCrAlY/ceramic layer. The M in MCrAlY stands for Fe, Ni, Co, or a mixture of Ni and Co. The ceramic in the MCrAlY/ceramic layer comprises mullite, alumina, zircon, silimanite, sodium zirconium phosphate, fused silica, cordierite, aluminum titanate, or zirconia. The ceramic composite top layer comprises a ceramic matrix and at least one secondary phase. A method of making the coating includes sequentially depositing a metallic bond coat on the metal article, at least one MCrAlY/ceramic layer on the bond coat, and a ceramic composite top layer on the MCrAlY/ceramic layer.
Abstract:
A method for removing a predetermined amount of material from the inner surface (16, 18, 20, 22) of a circular article (10) which deviates from a true circular configuration. The outer surface (32) of the article (10) is touch probed to determine its true location in space, data are then compared to engineering design data to establish the location of the surface (16, 18, 20, 22) to which material removal is desired. A control computer (70) sends commands to the machine control system, causing the machine to remove the excess material down to the desired dimension. Any deviations from circular are compensated for by moving the article (10) radially relative to the cutting tool as the article (10) moves circumferentially relative to the cutting tool.