Patent ID: 6249967
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B23K,B23P,F02K,F05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for fabricating a rocket engine, comprising the steps of:providing an annular step collar having an outer diameter;providing an annular clip structure, the clip structure comprising a C-shaped annular clip having a first leg, a second leg parallel to the first leg, and a web extending between the fist leg and the second leg;first brazing the step collar to the second leg of the clip to form a first subassembly;providing a combustion chamber;second brazing the first leg of the clip of the first subassembly to the combustion chamber to form a second subassembly;providing an annular adaptor,third brazing the step collar of the second subassembly to the adaptor to form a third subassembly;providing an injector; andwelding the adaptor of the third subassembly to the injector.