Methods and apparatus for passive thrust vectoring and plume deflection
US9546618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flow vectoring turbofan engine employs a fixed geometry fan sleeve and core cowl forming a nozzle incorporating an asymmetric convergent/divergent (con-di) and/or curvature section which varies angularly from a midplane for reduced pressure in a first operating condition to induce flow turning and axially symmetric equal pressure in a second operating condition for substantially axial flow.
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