Energy absorber for translating portions of rocket motor cases u

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1989-02-09

1990-11-20

Casaregola, Louis J.

Power plants

Reaction motor

Solid propellant

23926531, F02K 926

Patent

active

049708570

ABSTRACT:
For providing controllable thrust reversal or thrust termination of a rocket motor, a U-band retaining the nozzle assembly to the motor case is broken. This allows the internal motor pressure to move the nozzle assembly backward from the motor case to create a circumferential opening therebetween, through which opening gases can be expelled outward and/or in the forward direction to terminate or reverse the thrust. When the U-band is broken, the high internal motor pressure may exert such a high force on the nozzle assembly as it is moved backward that the bolts or other means attaching the nozzle assembly to the rest of the missile may be broken and cause uneven gas expulstion. Uneven gas expulsion may cause undesirable changes in trajectory. By the use of honeycomb structures in association with the bolts or other attachment means, the energy exerted on the nozzle assembly is gradually absorbed, preventing breakage of the connecting parts. The gradual absorption of energy ensures that nozzle assembly will be moved backward evenly and not become cocked on the bolts or other connecting means, which is essential for proper thrust termination or thrust reversal.

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