SPACECRAFT IONIC ENGINE Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC B64G1/40 F03H1/00 

FIELD: engines and pumps.

SUBSTANCE: set of inventions relates to ionic engine for spacecraft and to its preparation. Said engine (1) comprises ionisation chamber (2) with high-frequency generator (4) of ionising electromagnetic field. System (7) of the charge carriers acceleration comprises shielding and accelerating grates (8) and (9), respectively. Ionic engine is equipped with neutraliser (14). High voltages for system (7) and, probably, neutraliser (14) are produced by first means (12) and taken off from circuit of generator (4). High-frequency power is supplied with the help of capacitors or inductors. Optionally, means (22) and (23) can be used for voltage rectification and smoothing.

EFFECT: simplified design, lower costs, reliable operation and minimized control costs.

12 cl, 1 dwg