Patents by Inventor Alain Raffy

Alain Raffy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8740556
    Abstract: A structural and aerodynamic module including two blades each extending along a longitudinal axis, in which each blade includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, a radially inner edge, and a radially outer edge, is provided. The module also includes a radially inner platform mechanically connecting the radially inner edges of the two blades, and a radially outer platform mechanically connecting the radially outer edges of the two blades such that the two blades and the radially outer and inner platforms delimit a flow stream. The two blades and the platforms are made from a composite material and the two blades are fixed on the radially outer and inner platforms using screw-nut assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: SNECMA
    Inventors: Thierry Georges Paul Papin, Alain Raffy, Dominique Raulin
  • Publication number: 20110229326
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structure and aerodynamic module comprising two blades each extending along a longitudinal axis, each blade each comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge, a radially inner edge and a radially outer edge, the module also comprising a radially inner platform mechanically connecting the radially inner edges of the two blades, and a radially outer platform mechanically connecting the radially outer edges of the two blades such that the two blades and the radially outer and inner platforms delimit a flow stream, the two blades and the platforms being made from a composite material and the two blades being fixed on the radially outer and inner platforms using screw-nut assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: SNECMA
    Inventors: Thierry Georges Paul PAPIN, Alain Raffy, Dominique Raulin
  • Patent number: 7185499
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for passive control of the thermal expansion of the extension casing of a turbo-jet engine, said extension casing surrounding the casing of the high pressure compressor of the turbo-jet engine, and including a flange for attachment to an upstream flange of the casing of the combustion chamber. It is characterised in that at least one circumferential cavity is provided between both said flanges wherein circulates a gas flux tapped at the inlet of the combustion chamber. One uses thus a natural circulation generated by the differential pressure. Thanks to the device of the invention, the flange is passively controlled, and the stresses resulting from a differential expansion between the skin of the casing and its attachment flange are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: SNECMA Moteurs
    Inventors: Thomas Chereau, Thierry Jean-Maurice Niclot, Alain Raffy, Patrice Suet, Christophe Yvon Gabriel Tourne
  • Publication number: 20050204746
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for passive control of the thermal expansion of the extension casing of a turbo-jet engine, said extension casing surrounding the casing of the high pressure compressor of the turbo-jet engine, and including a flange for attachment to an upstream flange of the casing of the combustion chamber. It is characterised in that at least one circumferential cavity is provided between both said flanges wherein circulates a gas flux tapped at the inlet of the combustion chamber. One uses thus a natural circulation generated by the differential pressure. Thanks to the device of the invention, the flange is passively controlled, and the stresses resulting from a differential expansion between the skin of the casing and its attachment flange are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: SNECMA MOTEURS
    Inventors: Thomas Chereau, Thierry Niclot, Alain Raffy, Patrice Suet, Christophe Tourne