Vortex hybrid rocket motor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12071915
APP PUB NO 20230265816A1
SERIAL NO

18103460

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Various embodiments of a vortex hybrid motor are described herein. In some embodiments, the vortex hybrid motor may include a combustion zone defined by a fuel core and/or motor housing. The combustion zone may include an upper zone and a central zone that each contribute to thrust created by the vortex hybrid motor. In some embodiments, an injection port configuration is described that includes a proximal injection port that may be controlled for modulating a delivery of an amount of oxidizer for adjusting an oxidizer-to-fuel ratio. In some embodiments, a fuel core configuration is described that provides radially varying gradients of fuel in order to achieve desired thrust profiles. In some embodiments, the fuel core may include a support structure and/or a proximal end of a nozzle of the vortex hybrid motor may extend into the fuel core.

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SIERRA SPACE CORPORATION390 INTERLOCKEN CRESCENT STE 500 BROOMFIELD CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chiaverini, Martin Broomfield, US 3 5
Satyshur, Patrick D Broomfield, US 3 0
St, Clair Christopher Broomfield, US 3 18

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