ACTIVE THERMAL SHIELD AND DIVERTER

摘要

A thermal shield-diverter includes a first layer and a second layer. Each of the first and second layers is formed from a material resistant to thermal energy, and each is characterized by a surface having a width and a height. The shield-diverter also includes a third layer formed from a material substantially non-conductive of thermal energy. The third layer is characterized by a third width and a third height, and is disposed between the first layer and the second layer to define at least one passage extending along at least one of the first height and the second height. The at least one passage is configured to divert thermal energy along the respective first and second heights and expel the thermal energy from the shield-diverter when the shield-diverter is exposed to a heat source. An engine assembly employing such a shield-diverter is also disclosed.