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Turbopump, thrust chamber, and injector with distribution system and a circular array of support columns to flow liquid from the distribution system into a combustion chamber

US11415082B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2021
Grant dateAug 16, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are various technologies pertinent to rocket engines, including injector, thrust chamber, and electrical turbopump devices that may be combined to provide a more efficient rocket engine. The thrust chamber may be coupled with an injector having a circular array of support columns supporting a distribution system. Liquid may be flowed from the distribution system, through the support columns, and into a combustion chamber of the thrust chamber.

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