Supersonic elliptical ramp inlet
US9447731B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supersonic inlet includes a supersonic section including a cowl which is at least partially elliptical, a ramp disposed within the cowl, and a flow inlet disposed between the cowl and the ramp. The ramp may also be at least partially elliptical.
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