Systems and methods for a selectively engageable shaft lock...

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2009-04-13

2011-10-04

Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Externally mounted stabilizing appendage

Reexamination Certificate

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08030603

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus and methods directed to a selectively engageable shaft locking device. In one embodiment, a shaft lock device is presented which enables the testing of the shaft and shaft drive device without engaging the drive mechanism into a fully operational state. Another embodiment provides the ability to return the shaft lock device to a storage state after full engagement. The present invention also provides for methods of testing a selective shaft lock device according to the disclosures contained herein.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2002/0007688 (2002-01-01), Punko
patent: 2004/0237608 (2004-12-01), Chen

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