Modular aerodynamic gyrodynamic intelligent controlled projectile and method of operating same
December 29, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3843076 3905563 Spin-stabilized projectile and guidance system therefor Active nutation control system for space vehicle Control of nutation in a spacecraft SSICM guidance and control concept Strap down roll reference Infrared seeker Apparatus for transmititng data to a projectile positioned within a gun tube Device for controlling aerodynamic bodies InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 175090 filed on 12/29/1993US Classes:244/3.21Attitude control mechanismsExaminersPrimary: Pihulic, Daniel T.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassF42B 015/01AbstractA spinning projectile is described including a body having a fore section and an aft section and a seeker, connected to the fore section, for providing guidance signals. The spinning projectile further includes a rocket control system, connected to the aft section, for controlling the course of the spinning projectile and means for acoustically coupling through the body of the projectile the guidance signals from the seeker to the rocket control system. With such an arrangement, existing projectiles can be retrofitted with a seeker and a rocket control system without affecting the body of the projectile. | |
