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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
François Abbe, Martignas, FR;
Pierre Camy, Saint Medard en Jalles, FR;
Georges Habarou, Le Bouscat, FR;
Michel Thual, Blanquefort, FR;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02K 1/12 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02K 1/12 ;
Abstract
A steerable nozzle for a reaction engine comprises a fixed portion ( ) for connection to the engine, a plurality of steerable flaps ( ) mounted on one end ( ) of the fixed portion, and flap steering means ( ). The nozzle is characterized in that the flap steering means comprise a resilient ring ( ) having a first circumference secured to said end ( ) of the fixed portion and a second circumference connected to the flaps ( ), and control means ( ) for moving the second circumference of the resilient ring.