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Thermal protection device for a nozzle

US11821388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2020
Grant dateNov 21, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/38
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Nozzle of a spacecraft engine, comprising a nozzle body extending along a main direction, from a proximal end secured to the engine of the spacecraft, and a free distal end, said nozzle body having a plurality of stiffeners extending from an outer surface of the nozzle body, radially with respect to the main direction, said nozzle comprising a thermal insulation system, comprising at least one strip of insulating material disposed so as to surround the outer surface of the nozzle body over at least part of the height of said nozzle body, said thermal insulation system comprising a plurality of holding elements, each holding element being positioned so as to surround said strips of insulating material, and being disposed between two stiffeners of the nozzle body.

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