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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5950963 | Fin lock mechanism A mechanism for locking the fins of a missile in place when the missile is not in use utilizes tabs inserted in slots of the output shafts of the fins to immobilize the output shafts and the fins. In one embodiment, the tabs are cantilevered on a locking ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5907433 | Compact variable field of view optical system An optical system is provided with a plurality of field of view optical groups for insertion into the optical path. The field of view optical groups each subtend a prescribed field of view angle and are rotatably mounted on a rotary assembly for insertion... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5887821 | Mechanism for thrust vector control using multiple nozzles and only two yoke plates In a missile thrust vector control (TVC) system, two yoke plates are used which surround a pair of pivotably-mounted rocket nozzles. The rocket nozzles pass through corresponding elongated slots disposed on each yoke plate, the elongate slots engaging sai... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5662290 | Mechanism for thrust vector control using multiple nozzles An interface yoke plate is employed to impart directional control of multiple rocket nozzles. The interface yoke plate is rotated and translated in two orthogonal directions in accordance with steering commands from the missile autopilot and effects contr... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5630564 | Differential yoke-aerofin thrust vector control system An actuation system for controlling the steerable nozzle of a missile or like vehicle is combined with an aerofin control system, both of which are driven in unison by associated drive motors and gear assemblies, one set for each aerofin. The nozzle steer... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5566087 | Gimbal control system using a trackball A gimbal control system including a hand controller having a trackball and a mode select switch for determining the mode of gimbal control. The mode control switch is capable of selecting between four different control modes. The trackball is enabled to c... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5505408 | Differential yoke-aerofin thrust vector control system An actuation system for controlling the steerable nozzle of a missile or like vehicle is combined with an aerofin control system, both of which are driven in unison by associated drive motors and gear assemblies, one set for each aerofin. The nozzle steer... | 04/09/1996 |
| 4892253 | Yoke nozzle actuation system An actuation system for controlling the steerable nozzle of a missile or like vehicle. The system comprises two essentially identical actuators mounted along a plane generally transverse to the missile axis and oriented orthogonally relative to each other... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4850812 | Integrated motor pump combination An integrated motor pump unit for use as a hydraulic fluid pressure source at a remote location incorporates a pump rotor affixed in the center of a motor rotor. The motor/pump rotor assembly spins on a fixed shaft in a combination providing both radial j... | 07/25/1989 |
