Undulated Ceramic Matrix Composite Hangers for Gas Turbine Engines

The patent applies curved/arcuate geometries to the hanger structure, specifically using arcuate peaks and troughs in the hanger design. These curved features increase the structural stiffness and stress-bearing capacity of the ceramic matrix composite hanger without changing the material itself, thereby resolving the contradiction between using temperature-resistant ceramics and achieving sufficient stress承受能力.

The hanger is divided into distinct functional segments: arcuate peaks, arcuate troughs, and straight portions. Each segment serves a specific purpose in distributing stresses and engaging with mating structures. This segmentation allows the complex stiffening geometry to be systematically organized and manufactured, reducing the practical complexity despite the increased structural sophistication.

Coating material is applied selectively to specific localized areas of the hanger, particularly to the arcuate troughs where engagement with the bracket occurs. This local application of coating provides precise control over engagement points and tolerances only where needed, rather than uniformly increasing complexity across the entire component.