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Propulsion unit fireable from an enclosure

US5099764A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 1991
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B29/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A recoilless propulsion unit fireable from an enclosure utilizes a releasy sealed multi-holed nozzle member to expel a fluid therefrom by a closed-breech type piston that is activated by a propellant charge. The propulsion unit after firing has minimum impact of overpressure, noise on both the launch crew and has no flash or smoke signature emitted therefrom.

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