Reusable thermal protection member for an object subject to great heating
US4804571A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/58
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a reusable thermal protection member for an object subject to great heating, e.g. an aircraft or spacecraft. The member comprises in per se known manner a refractory shield and an insulating layer between the refractory shield and the structure of the craft. According to the invention the refractory shield comprises at least one thin film of refractory material having an adequate flexibility to adapt to the shape of the structure of the craft in the area to be protected. Application to the thermal protection of aircraft or spacecraft.
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