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Variable jet nozzle with balanced two-dimensional blocker flap

US4013226A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1976
Grant dateMar 22, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 14, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable area jet nozzle construction capable of blocking flow in favor another nozzle in a vertical or short take-off aircraft utilizes a balanced two-dimensional flap that is pivotable about rollers and movable, along curved tracks cooperable with the rollers, to assume a plurality of nozzle area varying or blocking positions under the influence of linear hydraulic actuators.

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