Patent ID: 6385965
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: F02K,Y02T

Abstract:
A steerable nozzle for a reaction engine, the nozzle comprising a fixed portion for fixing to the engine, a moving portion hinged to the fixed portion, control means for controlling the moving portion, and one or more resilient assemblies disposed between the fixed portion and the moving portion, the nozzle being characterized in that each resilient assembly comprises:at least one fixed resilient stud having a first end secured to the fixed portion and a second end, opposite from the first end, secured to a rigid piece; and at least one moving resilient stud having a first end secured to the moving portion and a second end, opposite from the first end, secured to said rigid piece; said at least one fixed resilient stud and said at least one moving resilient stud being offset relative to each other in a circumferential direction of the nozzle.