2-D propulsive lift nozzle
US4714197A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K1/006
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A two-dimensional nozzle for directing the exhaust of a gas turbine engine includes two spaced apart vertical sidewalls (16), an upper flap assembly (18) and a lower flap assembly (20). The upper flap assembly (20) includes at least a dorsal flap (22) pivotable about a first fixed axis (24). The lower flap assembly (20) includes a ventral flap (28) centrally pivotable about a second fixed axis (30) for creating a dual throat exhaust flow path.
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