Snap-lock mechanism for high-g platform

Details Snap-lock mechanism for high-g platform Snap-lock mechanism for high-g platform

1979-04-23

1981-05-19

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Automatic guidance

F41G 726

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042679885

ABSTRACT:
A high-g gimbal platform carried by a rocket projectile for supporting an tenna or other type of terminal homing sensors which are required to survive a high-g launch phase including a snap-lock mechanism for providing a rigid bearing assembly. The snap lock mechanism uses the deceleration (negative acceleration) of high velocity projectiles in conjunction with elastomeric bearing housing rings to lock the rotor and gimbal bearing assemblies of the gimbal platform into a rigid, stable position prior to stabilization and guidance phase.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2963973 (1960-12-01), Estey
patent: 3756538 (1973-09-01), McLean
patent: 4155521 (1979-05-01), Evans et al.

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