Variable geometry nozzle with flexible side wall
US7062901B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K7/075
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed device is directed toward a periodic combustion propulsion system. The periodic combustion propulsion system comprises at least one periodic combustion chamber configured to contain periodic combustion and at least one supersonic exhaust nozzle coupled to the at least one periodic combustion chamber. The supersonic exhaust nozzle is configured with a variable exhaust expansion ratio.
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