Ram accelerator system
US9500419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/0524
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
One or more ram accelerator devices may be used to form one or more holes in geologic or other material. These holes may be used for drilling, tunnel boring, excavation, and so forth. The ram accelerator devices propel projectiles which are accelerated by combustion of one or more combustible gasses in a ram effect to reach velocities exceeding 500 meters per second.
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