Variable-area thrust vectoring and reversing asymmetric aircraft exhaust nozzle
US4813607A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable-area, thrust vectoring, and thrust reversing aircraft propulsion nozzle includes mechanization which is uniquely simple, strong, and lightweight, as well as being able to endure the harsh, high-temperature environment of a jet engine exhaust flow. The nozzle employs a minimal number of actuators, and structure which is isolated from reversing thrust forces so that an overall objective of strength, simplicity, and lightweight is achieved by the invention.
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