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Pulsed detonation engine

US8813474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateJun 4, 2009
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K5/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine including a means for supplying fuel to the combustion chamber of the fire tube, that includes a variable-volume transfer chamber for receiving fuel, a fuel transfer means from the tank of the engine towards the transfer chamber, and injection means for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber from the transfer chamber. The engine further includes an elastic return at least partially defined by the fuel contained in the transfer chamber.

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