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Electrically controlled extinguishable solid propellant motors

US7788900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 14, 2003
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 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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