MOVABLE THRUST NOZZLE FOR ROCKETS

摘要

A thrust nozzle of the hollow-cone type, fixed to the aft closure of the rocket. An annular portion of the divergent cone being constructed of rigid laminae bonded to interposed layers of elastomer functions not only as a part of the expansion surface of the nozzle but also as a flexible bearing to permit lateral movement of the rigid portion of the divergent cone downstream therefrom.