COMPOSITE AEROFOIL VANE

摘要

A composite aerofoil vane for a gas turbine engine extends in use in a generally radial direction across an axially- and circumferentially-extending annular duct. The vane comprises a plurality of first reinforcing fibres extending in a generally radial direction and a plurality of second reinforcing fibres extending in generally axial and circumferential directions. The second fibres are interlaced with the first fibres so as to form a more unified and integrated structure, and to prevent the first reinforcing fibres from moving relative to one another.

主权项

1. A composite aerofoil vane for a gas turbine engine, the vane in use extending in a generally radial direction across an axially- and circumferentially-extending annular duct, the duct in use carrying a gas flow, characterised in that the vane comprises a plurality of first reinforcing fibres extending in a generally radial direction and a plurality of second reinforcing fibres extending in generally axial and circumferential directions, the second fibres being interlaced with the first fibres.