Patent ID: 7624579
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: F02K

Abstract:
1. A convergent/divergent nozzle system comprising: a divergent seal pivotably mounted about a hinge axis which circumscribes a nozzle centerline, said divergent seal defining a divergent seal longitudinal axis; a forward seal bridge bracket and an aft seal bridge bracket mounted to said divergent seal transverse to said seal longitudinal axis; a divergent flap pivotably mounted about said hinge axis adjacent said divergent seal, said divergent flap defining a divergent flap longitudinal axis; a forward bridge support and an aft bridge support mounted to said divergent flap transverse to said divergent flap longitudinal axis, said forward bridge support engageable with said forward seal bridge bracket to radially and axially support said divergent seal and said aft bridge support engageable with said aft seal bridge bracket support to radially support said divergent seal; a convergent seal pivotally mounted to said divergent seal, said divergent seal circumferentially retained by said convergent seal; a horn adjacent an end section of said convergent seal; and a fork mounted to said divergent seal, said fork having a first tine and a second tine, said horn mounted between said first tine and said second tine to circumferentially retain said divergent seal to said convergent seal.