Retractable thrust vector control vane system and method

Details Retractable thrust vector control vane system and method Retractable thrust vector control vane system and method

2005-01-18

2008-10-14

Gregory, Bernarr E (Department: 3662)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Automatic guidance

C244S003100, C244S003150, C239S265110, C239S265190, C060S228000, C060S230000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434762

ABSTRACT:
A retractable thrust vector control system (10) for a rocket motor (26) that can generate an exhaust plume comprises at least one control vane (12) connectable to an attitude control assembly (20) that rotates the vane (12) about a control axis (44). The system also includes a retraction mechanism (14) for withdrawing the control vane (12) along the control axis (44) from an extended position at least partially within a path of a rocket exhaust plume and a retracted position substantially out of a path of a rocket exhaust plume.

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