Patents by Inventor Ralf HOMBURG

Ralf HOMBURG 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).

  • Additively manufactured intermediate duct for disposition between a low-pressure compressor and a high-pressure compressor, and corresponding manufacturing method
    Patent number: 12006846
    Abstract: An intermediate duct (10) for disposition between an outlet of a low-pressure compressor and an inlet of a high-pressure compressor of a turbomachine, in particular of an aircraft engine is provided, the intermediate duct including an outer wall (2) and an inner wall (3) between which are disposed an optional exit stator ring (4) and at least one strut (12) extending radially with respect to a central axis of the intermediate duct (10). The intermediate duct (10) is at least partially manufactured by additive manufacturing. A method for manufacturing such an intermediate duct (10), and a turbomachine having such an intermediate duct (10) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: MTU Aero Engines AG
    Inventors: Ralf Homburg, Harsimar Sahota
  • ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED INTERMEDIATE CHANNEL FOR ARRANGING BETWEEN A LOW-PRESSURE COMPRESSOR AND A HIGH-PRESSURE COMPRESSOR, AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20230203960
    Abstract: An intermediate duct (10) for disposition between an outlet of a low-pressure compressor and an inlet of a high-pressure compressor of a turbomachine, in particular of an aircraft engine is provided, the intermediate duct including an outer wall (2) and an inner wall (3) between which are disposed an optional exit stator ring (4) and at least one strut (12) extending radially with respect to a central axis of the intermediate duct (10). The intermediate duct (10) is at least partially manufactured by additive manufacturing. A method for manufacturing such an intermediate duct (10), and a turbomachine having such an intermediate duct (10) are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Ralf HOMBURG, Harsimar SAHOTA