Electrically controlled extinguishable solid propellant motors
US7788900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/99
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Motor designs that enable the control of ignition, combustion burn rate, extinguishment, and reignition of solid propellants by precise application of electrical power are provided. Design of such motors, including choice of electrode materials, the form of electric power, and exemplary facial-extent electrode and axial-extent electrode configurations are also provided.
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