Axial divergent section slot nozzle
US7096661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axial divergent section slot nozzle for an engine is provided. The nozzle has a plurality of spaced apart divergent flaps, at least one device for moving the divergent flaps to change a cross sectional area of the nozzle in a throat region, and a bridge member positioned intermediate adjacent ones of the flaps. The bridge member includes a bridge bracket and a sealing element joined to the bridge bracket. The sealing element has an upper surface. The bridge bracket has a lower surface which diverges from the upper surface of the sealing element. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bridge bracket has a shape which allows variable slot size depending on nozzle throat jet area.
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