Electrodeless plasma thruster with closed-ring-shaped gas discharge chamber
US12012234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/66
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrodeless plasma thruster with closed-ring-shaped gas discharge chamber (1, 10) can include a gas discharge chamber (1, 10) closed-ring-shaped in fluid communication with a propellant storage system (10, 70). An antenna (3, 30) can be positioned on the exterior of the gas discharge tube (1, 10). A guide tube (2, 20) can be coupled with the gas discharge chamber (1, 10) at a first end and have a second open end. A magnetic system (7, 50) can be positioned on the second end of the guide tube (2, 20). The magnetic system (7, 50) can be electrically coupled with a power supply. The power supply can be electrically coupled with a power converter (11, 80) and a control module.
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