Ordnance – Mounts – Spherical or oval bearing gun support
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2007-05-22
Johnson, Stephen M. (Department: 3641)
Ordnance
Mounts
Spherical or oval bearing gun support
C089S041060, C089S041070, C089S041080
Reexamination Certificate
active
10952113
ABSTRACT:
In a system for controlling the inclination angle and rotation angle of a body, a rotary actuator is coupled to a base. A pivot actuator is coupled to an output shaft of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator controls the angular position of the pivot actuator. A displacement member is coupled to an output shaft of the pivot actuator. The pivot actuator controls the linear position of the displacement member. A support shaft is pivotably coupled to the displacement member. A spherical bearing includes a socket that is coupled to the base and a ball that is coupled to the support shaft. In this manner, the angular position and linear position of the displacement member is translated to a corresponding rotation angle and inclination angle in the support shaft. This system provides for a continuous range of rotation of the upper body and a continuous range of inclination angles in the upper body relative to the lower base. An optional system for deploying the legs provides for continuous, controlled motion in their release. In doing so, the present invention provides a system with a higher degree of flexibility, precision and reliability.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1723623 (1929-08-01), Kennedy
patent: 2248072 (1941-07-01), Fry
patent: 2307582 (1943-01-01), Haberlin
patent: 2321272 (1943-06-01), Becwar
patent: 2360248 (1944-10-01), Mace
patent: 2362199 (1944-11-01), Glowka
patent: 2715776 (1955-08-01), Knowles et al.
patent: 2787193 (1957-04-01), Herlach
patent: 2937574 (1960-05-01), Senft
patent: 2945229 (1960-07-01), Klauser
patent: 3117320 (1964-01-01), O'Toole
patent: 3718070 (1973-02-01), Schneider, Jr.
patent: 3889551 (1975-06-01), Harmening
patent: 4020407 (1977-04-01), Clement et al.
patent: 4295621 (1981-10-01), Siryj
patent: 4409468 (1983-10-01), Mayer et al.
patent: 4501188 (1985-02-01), Wroble
patent: 4691207 (1987-09-01), Timineri
patent: 4814781 (1989-03-01), DeHaven
patent: 4819002 (1989-04-01), Reboullet
patent: 4841309 (1989-06-01), Burr
patent: 4934271 (1990-06-01), Kensok et al.
patent: 4953443 (1990-09-01), Meier
patent: 4988261 (1991-01-01), Blatt
patent: 5107716 (1992-04-01), Torii et al.
patent: 5461961 (1995-10-01), Baus et al.
patent: 5735497 (1998-04-01), Haas et al.
patent: 5794541 (1998-08-01), Hirose
patent: 5999139 (1999-12-01), Benjamin et al.
patent: 6019154 (2000-02-01), Ma et al.
patent: 6023247 (2000-02-01), Rodeffer
patent: 6236906 (2001-05-01), Müller
patent: 6328269 (2001-12-01), Krautloher
patent: 6571678 (2003-06-01), Bar
patent: 6577281 (2003-06-01), Yamamoto et al.
patent: 2002/0109054 (2002-08-01), Burr
patent: 2003/0027641 (2003-02-01), Parsons
patent: 2003/0146355 (2003-08-01), Burr
patent: 1 134 839 (2001-09-01), None
patent: 2 827 950 (2003-01-01), None
Johnson Stephen M.
Mills & Onello LLP
Textron Systems Corporation
LandOfFree
Method for positioning a body along continuous-range... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method for positioning a body along continuous-range..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method for positioning a body along continuous-range... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3789980