Manifold separation device
US5227579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/645
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The booster motors, each attached to and surrounding a centerbody, are mully connected to each other via one or more hollow manifold legs through which propulsive gases flow freely. At a predetermined time, the manifold cutter receives a signal activating the cutter to sever the manifold leg. Upon severance, the cut manifold leg still attached to the booster acts as a nozzle by venting residual propulsive gases and thereby propelling the booster away from the centerbody.
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