FLEXIBLE CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE SEAL

摘要

A ceramic matrix composite seal is disclosed. The ceramic matrix composite seal including a ceramic matrix and a number of ceramic fiber fabrics embedded in the ceramic matrix. The ceramic matrix composite seal is formed into a strip with a desired geometry such that the seal strip is configured to be assembled with a number of components to create a seal between the components.

主权项

1. A ceramic matrix composite seal comprising:
a ceramic matrix, a first fiber assembly embedded in the ceramic matrix, the first fiber assembly including a first top fabric and a second top fabric, and a second fiber assembly embedded in the ceramic matrix, the second fiber assembly including a first bottom fabric and a second bottom fabric, the second fiber assembly spaced apart from and opposite the first fiber assembly, wherein the second top fabric of the first fiber assembly is coupled to the first bottom fabric of the second fiber assembly by the ceramic matrix, the first top fabric and the second top fabric determine the shape of the first fiber assembly, and the first bottom fabric and the second bottom fabric determine the shape of the second fiber assembly.