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Suspension system for nozzle of jet propelled vehicle

US4104877A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1977
Grant dateAug 8, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K9/84
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension system for a pivotal nozzle of a jet propelled vehicle having a gas generator operable to effect propulsion of the vehicle, the system comprising a plurality of actuators connected to the exhaust nozzle and operable to effect pivotal movement thereof to steer the vehicle in a desired direction. Each actuator comprises a movable member connectible on one side to a source of fluid power to effect nozzle movement with the other side of the member being interconnected with said other side of each other actuator movable member to form a fluid suspension for the nozzle. In use, the suspension is pressurized to produce a force acting on the nozzle in a direction opposite to the load imposed on the nozzle by the gas from the gas generator acting thereon.

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