Propulsion device with enclosed plenum

• Main Author: BRADY JOSEPH
• Format: Patent
• Language: Chinese; English
• Published: 06.05.2009
• Subjects: BLASTING; COMBUSTION ENGINES; HEATING; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS; JET-PROPULSION PLANTS; LIGHTING; MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRODUCING A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDEDFOR; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER; WEAPONS; WIND, SPRING WEIGHT AND MISCELLANEOUS MOTORS

A propulsion device contains a working mass within an enclosed plenum, where the working mass is circulated through the plenum to produce a net force vector. The working mass is accelerated around a first bend or change in direction within the plenum by a working mass driver. The temperature of the working mass is then reduced and the working mass is slowed. The working mass is then accelerated around a second bend or change in direction within the plenum resulting in two opposing force vectors. When combined, the two opposing force vectors produce a net force, and thus, acceleration of the propulsion device.