US Patent 10006301 Vane assembly including two- and three-dimensional arrangements of continuous fibers

A vane assembly includes a plurality of airfoils that extend from a first end to a second, opposed end. A first platform is at the first end and is joined to the plurality of airfoils. A second platform is at the second end and is joined to the plurality of airfoils. At least one of the first platform, the second platform and the plurality of airfoils include a three-dimensional arrangement of continuous fibers and at least one different one of the first platform, the second platform and the plurality of airfoils include a two-dimensional arrangement of continuous fibers.