Stabilized platform system

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1975-06-12

1978-01-17

Scott, Samuel

Machine element or mechanism

Gyroscopes

Combined

74 56A, 244 320, G01C 1928, G01C 1930

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040685381

ABSTRACT:
A platform stabilization system utilizing a small free running gyro, gimballed to the platform, as the reference element. Optical means are used to generate error signals in a torque free subsystem for sensing misalignment between the reference gyro and the platform. A system of magnetic rods and surrounding electrical solenoid coils are used to initially position the reference gyro. The reference gyro to platform gimbals are located within the structure of a second gimbal system mounting the platform to a pedestal mount. The close spacing of the axes from the platform yields a minimum swept volume of the pedestal in operation. Torque motors located in the pedestal are coupled to the platform gimbal by means of flexible cables. The motors are controlled by amplified signals from the optical error sensor signals. The result of this design is an extremely compact, high speed, low mass, low cost, stabilized platform system.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1733531 (1929-10-01), Dugan
patent: 2700106 (1955-01-01), Taylor
patent: 3367194 (1968-02-01), Demantides
patent: 3456512 (1969-07-01), Schmidt
patent: 3731544 (1973-05-01), Acker et al.

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