Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Externally mounted stabilizing appendage
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-22
2005-03-22
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Externally mounted stabilizing appendage
C244S003230, C244S003100, C102S339000, C102S340000, C102S400000, C102S520000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06869043
ABSTRACT:
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 disposed toward the rear of the projectile. The flare has petals that deploy from a first, stowed position to a second, deployed position upon the occurrence of the event. In the stowed position, the petals are aligned with the air stream, in order to minimize drag. In the deployed position, the petals project into the air stream in such a way as to move the lift center rearward. A slide ring within the flare has sufficient inertia that it shifts aft in response to an acceleration that occurs when the attached body and the projectile are separated from one another. The slide ring is linked to the petals in such a way that the petals are deployed by the displacement of the slide ring. Detents lock the slide ring in its displaced position.
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Carlyle John Daryl
Hall William
King Hartley Hughes
Menna Thomas Louis
Romero Lawrence Steven
AT&T Corp.
Semunegus L.
Slusky Ronald D.
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