Methods and apparatus for air brake retention and deployment

Details Methods and apparatus for air brake retention and deployment Methods and apparatus for air brake retention and deployment

2008-12-17

2011-11-01

Gregory, Bernarr (Department: 3662)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Externally mounted stabilizing appendage

C244S003100, C244S003150, C244S003210, C244S003240, C244S003270, C244S003280

Reexamination Certificate

active

08049149

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for an air brake system for a projectile according to various aspects of the present invention comprises a pivot and a protrusion mounted on the pivot. The protrusion is adapted to selectively translate outward from the projectile around a translation axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile. The methods and apparatus may further operate in conjunction with an actuation system engaging the protrusion, wherein the actuation system is configured to selectively facilitate the translation of the protrusion.

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