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Accessory for a turbine engine

US4238092A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1978
Grant dateDec 9, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 17, 1998

Classification

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

Abstract

An accessory for a jet engine for tuning turbine exhaust gases for maximum thrust capabilities in the absence of a turbine thrust reverser and cowling combination normally for and utilized thereon. The accessory comprises an inner streamlined nozzle shell forming a continuation of the outer skin of the turbine exhaust duct, a center mounted engine plug providing a path for the turbine gases between the inner nozzle surface and the engine plug outer surface and a transition adapter for mating and attaching the plug to the center of the engine. The engine plug is further provided with an opening between its engine attached and outer ends providing communication between the engine and the atmosphere adjacent the rear end of the plug. The accessory further comprises a fairing for attachment to the pylon supporting the engine to further tune the gases leaving the nozzle.

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