Patent ID: 7032835
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: F02K,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A convergent/divergent nozzle system comprising: a plurality of convergent flaps positionable across a range of angular orientations; a plurality of divergent flaps pivotably connected to said convergent flaps at a joint structure and positionable across a range of angular orientations, at least one of said plurality of divergent flaps comprises a multiple of cooling channels, each cooling channel comprising an intake adjacent said joint structure and an outlet aft of said joint structure; and a plurality of divergent flap seals intermediate said plurality of divergent flaps, each of said plurality of divergent flap seals at least partially overlapping an adjacent divergent flap to selectively cover and expose at least one of said plurality of intakes in said adjacent divergent flap in response to articulation of said convergent/divergent nozzle system.