Patent ID: 7771160

Claim:
A ceramic shroud assembly comprising: a ceramic shroud comprising: an inner surface; an outer surface opposite the inner surface; a front face extending between the inner surface and the outer surface; and an aft face opposite the front face; a first metal ring having a front face and an aft face configured to attach to a turbine engine casing; a compliant and thermally-insulating layer positioned between the ceramic shroud and the first metal ring, the compliant and thermally-insulating layer comprising: a first portion configured to contact both the ceramic shroud and the first metal ring and having a first constant thickness; and a second portion configured to contact only the ceramic shroud and having a second constant thickness that is less than the first constant thickness; and a second metal ring configured as a discontinuous snap ring capable of distortions in shape and positioned directly adjacent to the ceramic shroud in order to axially restrain the ceramic shroud.