Patents by Inventor Benoit Carrere

Benoit Carrere 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).

  • Publication number: 20230407816
    Abstract: A turbomachine turbine assembly having a longitudinal axis and including an exhaust casing, an ejection cone arranged downstream of the exhaust casing, the ejection cone having an outer annular wall for the flow of a primary air stream and an acoustic box arranged radially inside said outer annular wall. The acoustic box can include a radially inner annular wall and a connection member interposed longitudinally between the exhaust casing and the inner annular wall of the ejection cone. The connection member can be fastened to the exhaust casing and to the inner annular wall. The upstream end of the outer annular wall can be connected to the connection member with a degree of freedom in the radial direction and a degree of freedom in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Eric CONETE, Benoit CARRERE, Thomas VANDELLOS
  • Publication number: 20230407814
    Abstract: An assembly for a turbomachine with a longitudinal axis having an exhaust cone with an outer annular wall for the flow of a primary airflow and an annular box arranged radially inside the outer annular wall, an exhaust casing arranged upstream of and connected to the exhaust cone. One end of the outer annular wall or one end of the annular box may be free to move relative to and have no mechanical connection with the exhaust cone or the exhaust casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas VANDELLOS, Benoit CARRERE, Eric CONETE, Jean-Philippe JORET, Vincent DEVANLAY, Clément Marie Benoît ROUSSILLE
  • Patent number: 11821387
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for an aircraft turbomachine, comprising a central element (1) for the ejection of gas, and a connecting flange (9) interposed between, upstream, a gas outlet (22a) made of metal for a turbomachine, and, at the downstream end, the central element (1). The connecting flange comprises an annular portion (9a) and flexible tabs (11) having axially: a first end (111a) where the tab is connected to the said annular portion, and a second free end (111b), projecting radially inwardly with respect to the first end and to which said tab is attached with the central element (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: SAFRAN CERAMICS
    Inventors: Eric Conete, Benoit Carrere
  • Patent number: 11519361
    Abstract: An assembly for an aircraft turbojet engine is described. The assembly includes a central gas-exhaust element and a connecting flange interposed between, upstream, a metallic outlet of a turbojet engine and, downstream, the central element. The connecting flange consists of an annular part and flexible lugs having axially: a first end where the lug is connected to the annular part, and a second free end, projecting radially outwards from the first end and towards which the lug is fixed with the central element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: SAFRAN CERAMICS
    Inventors: Eric Conete, Benoit Carrere
  • Patent number: 11512666
    Abstract: A structure for the nacelle of an aircraft propulsion unit includes a first skin and stiffeners arranged to hold acoustic treatment modules against the first skin. Each acoustic treatment module includes a honeycomb core and a second skin, such that the honeycomb core is sandwiched between the first skin and the second skin. Such a structure allows the structural reinforcement function provided by the stiffeners to be separated from the acoustic treatment function performed by the acoustic treatment modules which are simply bearing on the first skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignees: Safan Nacelles, Safran Ceramics
    Inventors: Florent Bouillon, Franck Dupe, Benoît Carrere, Bertrand Desjoyeaux
  • Publication number: 20220341373
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for an aircraft turbomachine, comprising a central element (1) for the ejection of gas, and a connecting flange (9) interposed between, upstream, a gas outlet (22a) made of metal for a turbomachine, and, at the downstream end, the central element (1). The connecting flange comprises an annular portion (9a) and flexible tabs (11) having axially: a first end (111a) where the tab is connected to the said annular portion, and a second free end (111b), projecting radially inwardly with respect to the first end and to which said tab is attached with the central element (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Eric CONETE, Benoit CARRERE
  • Publication number: 20210293201
    Abstract: An assembly for an aircraft turbojet engine is described. The assembly includes a central gas-exhaust element and a connecting flange interposed between, upstream, a metallic outlet of a turbojet engine and, downstream, the central element. The connecting flange consists of an annular part and flexible lugs having axially: a first end where the lug is connected to the annular part, and a second free end, projecting radially outwards from the first end and towards which the lug is fixed with the central element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: SAFRAN CERAMICS
    Inventors: Eric Conete, Benoit Carrere
  • Publication number: 20200339243
    Abstract: A structure for the nacelle of an aircraft propulsion unit includes a first skin and stiffeners arranged to hold acoustic treatment modules against the first skin. Each acoustic treatment module includes a honeycomb core and a second skin, such that the honeycomb core is sandwiched between the first skin and the second skin. Such a structure allows the structural reinforcement function provided by the stiffeners to be separated from the acoustic treatment function performed by the acoustic treatment modules which are simply bearing on the first skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicants: Safran Nacelles, Safran Ceramics
    Inventors: Florent BOUILLON, Franck DUPE, Benoît CARRERE, Bertrand DESJOYEAUX
  • Patent number: 10066581
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aeroengine after-body assembly comprising an exhaust casing made of metal having a plurality of arms extending radially between an inner shroud and an outer shroud. The assembly comprises at least one axisymmetric part made of composite material extending between an upstream end fastened to said exhaust casing and a downstream end that is free. In accordance with the invention, the axisymmetric part has an annular portion at its upstream end, which annular portion includes a plurality of slots defining between them a plurality of resilient fastener tabs. Each slot co-operates with an arm of the exhaust casing, which further includes fastener parts attached to the resilient fastening tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: SAFRAN NACELLES
    Inventors: Gautier Mecuson, Eric Conete, Benoit Carrere, Eric Philippe
  • Patent number: 9267531
    Abstract: An assembly comprising first and second parts made of composite material held one against the other by at least one fastener system comprising a bolt having a flat head from which there extends a threaded portion, and a nut having a flat head from which there extends a shank including tapping suitable for co-operating with the threaded portion of the bolt. The head of the bolt bears against a countersink formed in the first part. The head of the nut bears against a countersink formed in the second part. The fastener system is suitable, during axial expansion of the fastener system, for causing each head to tilt towards the countersink in which it is housed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: HERAKLES
    Inventors: Thomas Revel, Benoit Carrere, Eric Conete, Pierre Camy
  • Patent number: 9121428
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising first and second parts made of composite material and held against each other by at least one fastener system comprising a rivet having a flat head from which there extends a shank having an enlarged end, and a washer co-operating with the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet, the head of the rivet bearing against a countersink formed in the first part, the washer bearing against the second part. On its face remote from its face bearing against the second part, the washer presents a portion of conical shape. The washer also has a central countersink with the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet pressing thereagainst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: HERAKLES
    Inventors: Thomas Revel, Benoit Carrere, Gautier Mecuson
  • Publication number: 20150083822
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aeroengine after-body assembly comprising an exhaust casing made of metal having a plurality of arms extending radially between an inner shroud and an outer shroud. The assembly comprises at least one axisymmetric part made of composite material extending between an upstream end fastened to said exhaust casing and a downstream end that is free. In accordance with the invention, the axisymmetric part has an annular portion at its upstream end, which annular portion includes a plurality of slots defining between them a plurality of resilient fastener tabs. Each slot co-operates with an arm of the exhaust casing, which further includes fastener parts attached to the resilient fastening tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Gautier Mecuson, Eric Conete, Benoit Carrere, Eric Philippe
  • Publication number: 20140369785
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising first and second parts made of composite material and held against each other by at least one fastener system comprising a rivet having a flat head from which there extends a shank having an enlarged end, and a washer co-operating with the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet, the head of the rivet bearing against a countersink formed in the first part, the washer bearing against the second part. On its face remote from its face bearing against the second part, the washer presents a portion of conical shape. The washer also has a central countersink with the enlarged end of the shank of the rivet pressing thereagainst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas REVEL, Benoit CARRERE, Gautier MECUSON
  • Publication number: 20140356094
    Abstract: An assembly comprising first and second parts made of composite material held one against the other by at least one fastener system comprising a bolt having a flat head from which there extends a threaded portion, and a nut having a flat head from which there extends a shank including tapping suitable for co-operating with the threaded portion of the bolt. The head of the bolt bears against a countersink formed in the first part. The head of the nut bears against a countersink formed in the second part. The fastener system is suitable, during axial expansion of the fastener system, for causing each head to tilt towards the countersink in which it is housed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: HERAKLES
    Inventors: Thomas REVEL, Benoit CARRERE, Eric CONETE, Pierre CAMY
  • Patent number: 8590316
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mixer (100) for a separate-stream nozzle of a turbojet, the mixer being designed to mix a hot inner stream from the combustion chamber of the turbojet with a cold outer stream from the fan of the turbojet. The mixer comprises an inner shroud (120) defining a flow channel for said hot inner stream, an outer shroud (110) disposed around the inner shroud (120) and co-operating therewith to define a flow channel for said cold outer stream, and a lobed structure (130) having lobes (1321, 1322) extending longitudinally from the trailing edges (110a, 120a) of said shrouds. The lobed structure (130) is made of a ceramic matrix composite material and is attached to the outer shroud (110) by flexible fastener tabs (140).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: SNECMA Propulsion Solide
    Inventors: Eric Conete, Benoît Carrere, Laurent Baroumes
  • Patent number: 8146372
    Abstract: An annular combustion chamber has an inner wall and an outer wall of ceramic matrix composite material, together with a chamber end wall that is connected to the inner and outer walls. Elastically-deformable link elements connect the inner wall and the outer chamber walls to inner and outer metal casings. Each of the inner and outer chamber walls is subdivided circumferentially into adjacent sectors along longitudinal edges, each sector extending continuously from the end wall to the opposite end of the chamber and being folded outwards from the chamber at each of its longitudinal edges to form a portion having a U-shaped cross-section terminated by a folded-back margin that is spaced apart from the outer face of the corresponding chamber wall. The link elements are connected to the inner and outer chamber walls by being fastened to the sector margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Snecma Propulsion Solide
    Inventors: Benoit Carrere, Georges Habarou, Patrick Spriet, Pierre Camy
  • Publication number: 20120073306
    Abstract: An assembled annular combustion chamber comprises an annular inner wall and an annular outer wall made of ceramic matrix composite material together with a chamber end wall connected to the inner and outer walls and provided with orifices for receiving injectors. Elastically-deformable link parts connect the inner wall and the outer wall of the chamber to inner and outer casings that are made of metal. The assembly formed by the inner wall, the outer wall, and the combustion chamber end wall is subdivided circumferentially into adjacent chamber sectors, each sector being made as a single piece of ceramic composite material and comprising an inner wall sector, an outer wall sector, and a chamber end wall sector. The link parts connect the inner metal casing and the outer metal casing respectively to each inner wall sector of the combustion chamber and to each outer wall sector of the chamber. The chamber end wall sectors are in contact with a one-piece ring to which they are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: SNECMA PROPULSION SOLIDE
    Inventors: Georges Habarou, Pierre Camy, Benoit Carrere, Eric Bouillon
  • Patent number: 8141371
    Abstract: An assembled annular combustion chamber comprises an annular inner wall and an annular outer wall made of ceramic matrix composite material together with a chamber end wall connected to the inner and outer walls and provided with orifices for receiving injectors. Elastically-deformable link parts connect the inner wall and the outer wall of the chamber to inner and outer casings that are made of metal. The assembly formed by the inner wall, the outer wall, and the combustion chamber end wall is subdivided circumferentially into adjacent chamber sectors, each sector being made as a single piece of ceramic composite material and comprising an inner wall sector, an outer wall sector, and a chamber end wall sector. The link parts connect the inner metal casing and the outer metal casing respectively to each inner wall sector of the combustion chamber and to each outer wall sector of the chamber. The chamber end wall sectors are in contact with a one-piece ring to which they are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Snecma Propulsion Solide
    Inventors: Georges Habarou, Pierre Camy, Benoit Carrere, Eric Bouillon
  • Publication number: 20100126183
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mixer (100) for a separate-stream nozzle of a turbojet, the mixer being designed to mix a hot inner stream from the combustion chamber of the turbojet with a cold outer stream from the fan of the turbojet. The mixer comprises an inner shroud (120) defining a flow channel for said hot inner stream, an outer shroud (110) disposed around the inner shroud (120) and co-operating therewith to define a flow channel for said cold outer stream, and a lobed structure (130) having lobes (1321, 1322) extending longitudinally from the trailing edges (110a, 120a) of said shrouds. The lobed structure (130) is made of a ceramic matrix composite material and is attached to the outer shroud (110) by flexible fastener tabs (140).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: SNECMA PROPULSION SOLIDE
    Inventors: Eric Conete, Benoît Carrere, Laurent Baroumes
  • Publication number: 20090249790
    Abstract: An annular combustion chamber has an inner wall and an outer wall of ceramic matrix composite material, together with a chamber end wall that is connected to the inner and outer walls. Elastically-deformable link elements connect the inner wall and the outer chamber walls to inner and outer metal casings. Each of the inner and outer chamber walls is subdivided circumferentially into adjacent sectors along longitudinal edges, each sector extending continuously from the end wall to the opposite end of the chamber and being folded outwards from the chamber at each of its longitudinal edges to form a portion having a U-shaped cross-section terminated by a folded-back margin that is spaced apart from the outer face of the corresponding chamber wall. The link elements are connected to the inner and outer chamber walls by being fastened to the sector margins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: SNECMA PROPULISION SOLIDE
    Inventors: Benoit Carrere, Georges Habarou, Patrick Spriet, Pierre Camy