| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cost-effective reliable apparatus and system for coupling components formed of ceramic matrix composite material (CMC) to components formed of metal in high temperature environments.SOLUTION: An apparatus and a system for mechanically connecting components are provided. The apparatus includes a mechanical connecting joint that includes a first joint member formed of a material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) value, the first joint member comprising a first sidewall, a second opposite sidewall, and a body extending therebetween. The mechanical connecting joint further includes a second joint member formed of a material having a second CTE value. The second CTE is less than the first CTE. The second joint member includes: a first leg facing the first sidewall; a second leg facing the second sidewall; and a connecting member extending between the first leg and the second leg. A first gap is formed between the first joint member and the first leg, and a second gap is formed between the first joint member and the second leg.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 |
