公开(公告)号：US12078459B1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17984292

申请日：2022-11-10

Applicant: Orbital Research Inc.

Inventor： Srikanth Vasudevan ,  Paul Suchy ,  Matthew C. Birch

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/42 ,  F42B10/44 ,  F42B10/62 ,  F42B30/10

CPC classification number: F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/222 ,  F41G7/2253 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/42 ,  F42B10/44 ,  F42B10/62 ,  F42B30/10

Abstract: Methods involve using a guided munition (e.g., a mortar round or a grenade) that utilizes deployable flow effectors, activatable flow effectors and/or active flow control devices to extend the range and enhance the precision of traditional unguided munitions without increasing the charge needed for launch. Sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, IR sensors, rate gyros, and motor controller sensors feed signals into a controller which then actuates or deploys the flow effectors/flow control devices to achieve the enhanced characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US11898828B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US17406281

申请日：2021-08-19

Applicant: Orbital Research Inc.

Inventor： Michael Jankowski ,  Anthony Opperman ,  Gerard Skebe

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  B64C13/16 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F41G7/30 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/62 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/12 ,  F42C15/00 ,  F42B10/32 ,  F42B30/10

CPC classification number: F42B15/01 ,  B64C13/16 ,  F41G7/008 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F41G7/30 ,  F41G7/306 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/32 ,  F42B10/62 ,  F42C15/00 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/12 ,  F42B30/10

Abstract: A closed, self-contained ballistic apogee detection module for use in a projectile, such as a rocket, mortar round, or artillery round, fuses data from multiple built-in sensors, such as an accelerometer, a magnetometer, and a gyroscope, and processes the data using a microprocessor through a custom quaternion extended Kalman filter to provide accurate state and orientation information about the projectile so as to accurately predict apogee. The module outputs a signal indicating apogee detection or prediction which they projectile uses to initiate fuze arming, targeting control, airbody transformation, maneuvering, flow effector deployment or activation, payload exposure or deployment, and/or other mission activity. Because the system and method of the invention does not rely on external environmental data to detect apogee, it need not use a pressure sensor and can be completely sealed in and closed without requiring access to air from outside the projectile for barometric readings.

公开(公告)号：US11118909B1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16695449

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: Orbital Research Inc.

Inventor： Michael Jankowski ,  Edward J. Rapp

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  G01C21/16 ,  F42B30/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing location and guidance, and more particularly for providing location and guidance in environments where global position systems (GPS) are unavailable or unreliable (GPS denied and/or degraded environments). The present invention further relates to systems and methods for using inertial measurement units IMUs to provide location and guidance. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a series of low-accuracy or low-resolution IMUs, in combination, to provide high-accuracy or high-resolution location and guidance results. The present invention further relates to an electronics-control system for handing off control of the measurement and guidance of a body in flight between groups or subgroups of IMUs to alternate between high dynamic range/lower resolution and lower dynamic range/higher resolution measurement and guidance as the environment dictates.

公开(公告)号：US11040772B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-22

申请号：US15700436

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: DEFENDTEX PTY LTD

Inventor： Travis Reddy ,  Damien Cahill

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  F42B10/14 ,  B64C1/06 ,  B64C13/16 ,  B64C27/39 ,  B64C27/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  F42B30/10 ,  F42B10/58 ,  F42B15/08 ,  F42B30/04

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) adapted for transit in and deployment from a projectile casing is provided. The UAV includes a wing assembly coupled to the projectile casing and the wing assembly moveable between a closed position and a deployed position. The UAV further includes a propulsion system including at least one rotor disposed on the wing assembly to generate lift, wherein in the closed position, the wing assembly is substantially integral with the projectile casing and in the deployed position, the wing assembly is extended outwards from the projectile casing.

公开(公告)号：US10352655B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15903558

申请日：2018-02-23

Applicant: Cubic Corporation

Inventor： Steffen Reymann ,  Gavin Smith

IPC: F42B8/20 ,  F41A33/00 ,  F42B30/10 ,  F42B30/12 ,  G01R33/07 ,  F41G1/50 ,  F41G3/26 ,  F41G3/30 ,  G01S19/13

Abstract: A weapon training system including a magnetic sensor system is described. The magnetic sensor system is insertable into or integrated with a round of an indirect firing weapon and includes at least one magnetic sensor and a microcontroller communicatively coupled to the at least one magnetic sensor. The microcontroller is configured to perform operations including receiving at least one proximity signal from the at least one magnetic sensor indicating a proximity of at least one magnet of at least one charge to the at least one magnetic sensor, determining, based on the at least one proximity signal, that the at least one charge is removably attached to the round, generating an output signal indicating that the at least one charge is removably attached to the round, and wirelessly transmitting the output signal to an electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20190086184A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16160372

申请日：2018-10-15

Applicant: Stan William Sands

Inventor： Stan William Sands

IPC: F41H13/00 ,  F42B12/56 ,  F42B30/10 ,  F42B12/66 ,  F42B6/10

Abstract: A counter drone device adapted to render propellers of drones inoperable. The counter drone device may be a weighted filament adapted to be projecting into the propeller of a drone so as to entangle/ensnare/wrap around propeller shaft and/or blades, rendering the drone inoperable.

公开(公告)号：US09400159B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US14011119

申请日：2013-08-27

Applicant: MagicFire, Inc.

Inventor： George Bossarte ,  Paul R. McKinley

IPC: F42B4/24 ,  F42B4/00 ,  F42B4/02 ,  F42B30/10 ,  F41A19/58 ,  F41A19/65 ,  F41A19/68 ,  F41F1/06 ,  F42C11/00 ,  F42C15/42 ,  F42D1/05 ,  F42D1/055 ,  F42C19/08

CPC classification number: F42B4/24 ,  F41A19/58 ,  F41A19/65 ,  F41A19/68 ,  F41F1/06 ,  F42B4/00 ,  F42B4/02 ,  F42B30/10 ,  F42C11/00 ,  F42C11/008 ,  F42C15/42 ,  F42C19/0815 ,  F42D1/05 ,  F42D1/055

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制烟火或烟花爆竹中的烟火弹的发射和爆发的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US09024238B1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13798615

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Pavol Stofko ,  Pasquale Carlucci ,  Mark Mellini ,  Christopher Mougeotte

Inventor： Pavol Stofko ,  Pasquale Carlucci ,  Mark Mellini ,  Christopher Mougeotte

IPC: F42B5/08 ,  F42B12/02 ,  F42B30/10 ,  F41H13/00

CPC classification number: F42B5/08 ,  F42B12/365 ,  F42B30/10

Abstract: A ground surface reconnaissance projectile includes a tube-launched 60 mm inert mortar round, which remotely relays reconnaissance and surveillance data back to an operator, after it has landed and uprighted itself. The types of collected data include for example, visual imagery of the target area in 360 degrees, acoustic target tracking and voice recognition, infra-red motion detection, and magnetic field disturbance sensing.

Abstract translation: 地面侦察射弹包括一个管子推出的60毫米惰性砂浆轮，它在侦察和监视数据回到操作员之后，在其自动着陆并竖立之后进行远程传送。 收集的数据的类型包括例如360度的目标区域的视觉图像，声目标跟踪和语音识别，红外线运动检测和磁场干扰感测。

公开(公告)号：US20100294159A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12863603

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Pekka Niemi ,  Esa Koivula

Inventor： Pekka Niemi ,  Esa Koivula

IPC: F42B30/10

CPC classification number: F41A9/58 ,  F41F1/06 ,  F41F3/052 ,  F42B30/10

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a shell (1) into a barrel (2) of a breech-loading weapon, the arrangement comprising a rim-flanged support element (6) attachable to a shell tail (4). The arrangement is characterized in that the arrangement comprises a propelling charge element (12) comprising a propelling charge (14) and a primer (13), the element having a threading (15a) suited for the shell tail allowing the support element (6) to be fastened to the shell tail by threading the propelling charge element (6) into the tail of the shell (1) through the support element (6). The invention further relates to a method of supporting a shell into a barrel of a breech-loading weapon.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将壳体（1）支撑到膛形装载武器的枪管（2）中的装置，该装置包括可连接到壳尾部（4）的边缘凸缘的支撑元件（6）。 该装置的特征在于，该装置包括包括推进装药（14）和底漆（13）的推进装料元件（12），所述元件具有适于壳尾的螺纹（15a），允许支撑元件（6） 通过将推进装料元件（6）穿过支撑元件（6）穿过壳体（1）的尾部而被紧固到壳体尾部。 本发明还涉及一种将壳体支撑到后膛装载武器的枪管中的方法。

公开(公告)号：US4765248A

公开(公告)日：1988-08-23

申请号：US41376

申请日：1987-04-23

Applicant: Heinz-Josef Kruse ,  Ulrich Theis ,  Klaus D. Pahnke ,  Peter Wallow ,  Wilfried Becker

Inventor： Heinz-Josef Kruse ,  Ulrich Theis ,  Klaus D. Pahnke ,  Peter Wallow ,  Wilfried Becker

IPC: F42B30/10 ,  F42B10/48 ,  F42B13/205

CPC classification number: F42B10/48

Abstract: A subcaliber projectile intended for arrow stabilization has its guide assembly set so that the projectile spins around its longitudinal axis and is constructed so that it is unbalanced with respect to its longitudinal axis such that the spinning reaches a critical number of revolutions at a given time during the trajectory of the projectile and the resulting resonance causes destruction of the projectile.

Abstract translation: 旨在用于箭头稳定的亚型射弹具有其引导组件，使得射弹围绕其纵向轴线旋转并且被构造成使得其相对于其纵向轴线不平衡，使得在给定时间期间旋转达到临界转数 射弹的轨迹和由此产生的共鸣造成射弹的破坏。