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Boundary layer inlets and transverse mounted pumps for water jet propulsion systems

US4086867A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1977
Grant dateMay 2, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 7, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H11/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water jet propulsion system of improved efficiency with a novel boundary ayer water inlet, and having multiple water jet pumps and motors. The inlet has a large width to height ratio. The pumps may be connected to one drive shaft which can be connected to one or more motors by means of clutches.

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