Class 244/3.26 - Sliding

Subclass of Class 244 - Aeronautics and astronautics
Definition: Subject matter wherein the stabilizing means as a unit is
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 09/14/2010

Number	Title	Issue Date
7795567	Guided kinetic penetrator The disclosed system, device and method for guiding a hypersonic kinetic penetrator projectile (300) generally includes a kinetic penetrator body (110, 230) and a slip-over electronic guidance unit (120, 220), where the kinetic penetrator body s...	09/14/2010
7475846	Fin retention and deployment mechanism A fin retention and deployment mechanism that has the advantage of providing for the deployment of aerodynamic control surfaces on command without the need for an additional actuation device or control circuitry separate from the actuator that controls the angle of ...	01/13/2009
7380504	Telescoped projectile A projectile reconfigures in flight from a launch configuration, in which the center of gravity is aft of the center of pressure, to a flight configuration, in which the center of gravity is forward of the center of pressure. The projectile includes a forward portio...	06/03/2008
7262394	Mortar shell ring tail and associated method There is provided a ring tail for a ballistic projectile and an associated method that facilitate maneuverability of the ballistic projectile. The ring tail comprises a ring member having a generally cylindrical wall and at least one rod joined to an aft section of ...	08/28/2007
7255044	Projectile having circumferential members for varying a base cone angle of the projectile as a function of speed A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after la...	08/14/2007
7249734	Aerodynamic vehicle having a variable geometry, co-planar, joined wing An aerodynamic vehicle is comprised of a pair of forward wing sections and a pair of rearward wing sections that are connected together by four pivot assemblies as a four-bar linkage. The four-bar linkage surrounds an opening provided between the forward wing sectio...	07/31/2007
7163176	2-D projectile trajectory correction system and method A 2-D correction system uses intermittent deployment of aerodynamic surfaces to control a spin or fin stabilized projectile in flight; correcting both crossrange and downrange impact errors. Intermittent surface deployment develops rotational moments, which create b...	01/16/2007
7104497	Method of synchronizing fin fold-out on a fin-stabilized artillery shell, and an artillery shell designed in accordance therewith This disclosure relates to a method of limiting the yawing motion on the trajectory of an artillery shell during the firing phase using a sliding driving band and completely folded-in guide fins. The shell is converted as soon as possible outside the mouth of the ba...	09/12/2006
7004424	Projectile flight altering apparatus A mechanism to alter the flight path of a projectile after launch. A plurality of fins are disposed around the projectile and are held in place by one or more caging wires, depending on fin design. In one embodiment, auxiliary fins are connected to adjacent main fin...	02/28/2006
6986481	Extendable joined wing system for a fluid-born body An extendable wing system for a fluid-born body has a forward wing and an aft wing pivotably coupled together at a location outward of their wing roots. A linkage mechanism mounted on the body provides both pivoting of the wing roots about a pivot point and translat...	01/17/2006
6978968	Deployable flare for aerodynamically stabilizing a projectile The center of pressure of a projectile is caused to move upon the occurrence of an event that changes the static margin, such as the jettisoning of a body previously attached to the projectile, as noted above. In particular embodiments, this is achieved by a flare d...	12/27/2005
6926228	Method and arrangement for extending the range of fire of a fin-stabilized artillery missile Method and arrangement for extending the range of fire of a fin-stabilized artillery missile. The fin-stabilized artillery missile (1), which is fired in a ballistic trajectory, has fins (3-6), which have been given a sawtooth-shaped leading wing edge ...	08/09/2005
6923123	Methods and apparatus for increasing aerodynamic performance of projectiles A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after la...	08/02/2005
6905093	Deployment mechanism for stowable fins A deployment mechanism (414) in combination with a missile (10), guided projectile (410) or other ordnance that automatically pivots and rotates a fin (412) from a stowed orientation to a deployed orientation. The deployment mechanism (	06/14/2005
6672536	Braking arrangement for a correctable-trajectory spin-stabilized artillery projectile In order to provide that the braking elements (16), which are to be deployed radially under the effect of centrifugal force, of the braking arrangement in the region of the ogival head of a spin-stabilized artillery projectile (12) are secured in the rest...	01/06/2004
6659393	Retarding and lock apparatus and method for retardation and interlocking of elements A retarding and locking mechanism for use between two mutually translatable bodies. A first body can be induced into motion and guided into a second body and, after a predetermined movement of the first body, the first body is subject to retardation and i...	12/09/2003
6640720	Translation and locking mechanism in missile A translation and locking mechanism for a projectile that is lying in a standby position within a rocket motor in a missile, wherein the projectile is translated with respect to the rocket motor by means of a pyrotechnic charge before the rocket motor is ...	11/04/2003
6454205	Fin-stabilized projectile A fin-stabilized projectile includes a projectile body having a rear portion defining a rearwardly open cavity and a stabilizing assembly which has an axially slidable fin support in the cavity. The fin support has a retracted position in which the fin su...	09/24/2002
6367387	Low-calibre shot gun bullet, especially for shot guns with a partially or fully distended barrel The present invention relates to an under-calibered gun-barrel bullet, in particular for guns with a partially or fully rifled barrel, which is received by a thrust cage. The task of the present invention is providing a further such gun-barrel bullet. Thi...	04/09/2002
6286789	Configurable aerial vehicle aerosurface A configurable aerial vehicle aerosurface is disclosed, The configurable aerial vehicle aerosurface includes first and second airfoil surfaces in sliding engagement. A plurality of apertures pass transversely through the airfoil surfaces and are disposed ...	09/11/2001
5996502	Plume enhancement nozzle for achieving flare rotation An aerodynamically stable, kinematic flare having an enhanced plume signature is disclosed. The flare includes a housing with a flare illuminant disposed within the housing. A primary nozzle is configured in the aft wall of the housing. Four secondary noz...	12/07/1999
5804759	Hunting bullet having a telescoping flechette and comprising a sub-projectile connected to a launcher An ammunition cartridge comprises a full bullet 1 held in a primer socket D containing a propellant charge P. The bullet 1 includes an flechette 2 and a launcher 10 concentrically received on the flechette to allow relative translation. The flechette 1 co...	09/08/1998
5775636	Guided artillery projectile and method A guided artillery projectile is provided for use in improving its accuracy while spinning. The projectile includes an artillery shell, a plurality of movable fins, fin actuators for two-dimensional steering, a fin control for the fin actuators, and a gui...	07/07/1998
5615846	Extendable wing for guided missles and munitions A deployable diamond shaped wing for use in extending range or increasing maneuverability of guided missiles or munitions. A hardback (10) mechanism attaches the wing kit to an existing guided munition or missile (12) and the forward wing (24) is attached...	04/01/1997
5271579	Recreational and sport rocket construction A recreational rocket (10) has a nose cone assembly (18,33) movable with respect to the main rocket body 12 between two limits. Each of a pair of fins (20) on the nose cone assembly (18,33) has a hinged aileron (22). The ailerons (22) are held in a straig...	12/21/1993
5127605	Control surface structures for fluid-borne vehicles and method for rotationally moving such structures A fluidfoil (78) for use in guiding fluid-borne vehicles has first and second bodies (82, 80) arranged in telescoping relation and collectively defining the leading and trailing edges (18, 20) of the fluidfoil so that the chord length (24) of the fluidfoi...	07/07/1992
5005781	In-flight reconfigurable missile construction A staged missile which is reconfigured in-flight solely by changing vehicle dynamics enabling packaging of kinetric energy kill capability in severely constrained envelopes, thus retaining the use of existing tactical assets to counter advanced armored th...	04/09/1991
4838502	Resiliently deployable fairing for sealing an airframe cavity A cavity in an airframe from which an airfoil is deployed is automatically closed to reduce aerodynamic drag by a fairing element hinged to the force and aft cavity edges and resiliently deformable from an unbent aerodynamic position outside the cavity to...	06/13/1989
4708304	Ring-wing A ring-wing assembly for use in combination with a missile or mortar adapted to be launched from a launch tube or barrel allows attachment of large lifting surfaces to the projectile as it is launched from a barrel. The ring-wing assembly generally compri...	11/24/1987
4702436	Projectile guide mechanism A guide mechanism for a projectile (2) which is intended to be fired from a barrel (3) with the aid of propellant gases. The projectile comprises a plurality of elongated fins (5) which are journalled at one end thereof and which are arranged to occupy a ...	10/27/1987
4600167	Pivoting guidance mechanism for small-calibered projectiles A pivoting guidance mechanism for small-calibered projectiles, missiles or small bombs with fins, which are form-fittingly fixed and axially oriented within a housing, are pivotable transverse to the longitudinal axis and guided in longitudinal slots in t...	07/15/1986
4561357	Steering mechanism for an explosively fired projectile A projectile trajectory correction system, the projectile itself including a unique steering arrangement. The projectile, initially part of a shell cartridge, is fired, and its position is automatically sensed. A corrected trajectory necessary to hit a ta...	12/31/1985
4519317	Sub-caliber projectile A sub-caliber projectile having a front end, a tail end and a cylindrical aped mid-section of substantially uniform diameter, sabot means comprising an annular obturating disc member and an annular stabilizing member, first retaining means for releasably ...	05/28/1985
4024998	Rocket 1. A slidable fin assembly in combination with a rocket adapted to be laued motor-first with respect to the air, said rocket having a motor at one end and a warhead at the other end, said fin assembly comprising a tube encircling the body of said rocket ...	05/24/1977

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