An apparatus is provided, comprising: a volatile memory; a non-volatile memory; a first electronic circuit that is configured to operate as a wireless access point, the first electronic circuit including a wireless controller for accessing a wireless network; and a second electronic circuit that is operatively coupled to the first electronic circuit, the second electronic circuit including at least one processor configured to execute: (i) a first virtual machine that includes a wireless network authentication server, and (ii) a second virtual machine that includes a virtual private network (VPN) server, wherein the wireless network authentication server is configured to authenticate devices that attempt to join the wireless network; wherein the VPN server is arranged to encrypt data that is received at the apparatus to produce encrypted data, and forward the encrypted data to the wireless controller for transmission over the wireless network.
A munitions rack includes a munitions rack structure that houses multiple compact ejectors. The structure includes a pair of internal longitudinal ribs, inboard of a pair of external longitudinal ribs. A spine of the munitions rack structure links all the ribs, and the munitions rack structure may be formed out of a single piece of material. The ribs define a pair of side recesses on the port and starboard sides of the bomb, which each may be further subdivided into a forward pocket and an aft pocket. Removable ejectors are located in the pockets. The ejectors may receive pressurized gas from pressurized gas source(s) located outside of the ejectors. The ejectors may each have multiple forward pistons and multiple aft pistons. The ejectors may include pitch control valving to control the relative amounts of pressurized gas sent to the forward piston(s) and aft piston(s).
An apparatus is provided, comprising: a volatile memory; a non-volatile memory; a first electronic circuit that is configured to operate as a wireless access point, the first electronic circuit including a wireless controller for accessing a wireless network; and a second electronic circuit that is operatively coupled to the first electronic circuit, the second electronic circuit including at least one processor configured to execute: (i) a first virtual machine that includes a wireless network authentication server, and (ii) a second virtual machine that includes a virtual private network (VPN) server, wherein the wireless network authentication server is configured to authenticate devices that attempt to join the wireless network; wherein the VPN server is arranged to encrypt data that is received at the apparatus to produce encrypted data, and forward the encrypted data to the wireless controller for transmission over the wireless network.
An aircraft tolling system uses tolling tags that are configured for attachment to aerial vehicles. The tolling tags include a data format that can be used by any and all aerial vehicles. The system detects and tracks aerial vehicles in a monitored airspace, and receives data from the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace. The data include unique identifiers for each of the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace. The system and device determine operators for the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace based on a database of aerial vehicle and operator associations, access accounts in the database associated with each of the operators, and apply charges to the accounts associated with each of the operators in response to the reception of the unique identifiers of the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace.
A computer implemented method for integrating a platform, different stores, and/or carriage racks is implemented in an electronics control system that is communicatively couplable to each of the platform, the different stores, and/or the carriage racks. The computer implemented method includes defining parameters for a plurality of predetermined electrical interfaces for predetermined platforms, stores, and carriage racks, and message sets corresponding thereto, identifying electrical interfaces of the platform, at least one store and/or at least one carriage rack based on the defined parameters, communicating different messages between the platform, the store and/or the carriage rack without affecting an Operational Flight Program (OFP) of the platform, with each communication between the platform, and the store and/or the carriage rack being independent, translating messages between the platform and the store and/or the carriage rack, and controlling operation of the carriage rack and/or the store based on the messages.
An aircraft tolling system uses tolling tags that are configured for attachment to aerial vehicles. The tolling tags include a data format that can be used by any and all aerial vehicles. The system detects and tracks aerial vehicles in a monitored airspace, and receives data from the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace. The data include unique identifiers for each of the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace. The system and device determine operators for the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace based on a database of aerial vehicle and operator associations, access accounts in the database associated with each of the operators, and apply charges to the accounts associated with each of the operators in response to the reception of the unique identifiers of the aerial vehicles in the monitored airspace.
G08G 1/065 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles by counting the vehicles in a section of the road or in a parking area, i.e. comparing incoming count with outgoing count
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
A tube launch system is used for launching payloads from a platform and includes at least one tube launch section that is removably mounted to the platform, a plurality of powered wheels that are electrically powered and arranged in the tube launch section for propelling the payloads through the tube launch section, and a power source configured to operate the powered wheels. The tube launch system may include a magazine having an endless conveyor and powered magazine wheels that are engageable with the payloads to move the payloads from the endless conveyor to the tube launch section.
A feedthrough device includes an outer shell having at least two separable parts and an inner sealing body that is retained within the outer shell when the separable parts are engaged with each other. The inner sealing body is configured to receive at least one wire therethrough.
H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B63B 17/00 - Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
A system includes a payload ejector configured to contact a payload carried by a flight vehicle and to push the payload away from the flight vehicle. The payload ejector includes a piston configured to extend from the payload ejector and a shock attenuator coupled to the piston, where the shock attenuator is configured to push the payload away from the flight vehicle. The shock attenuator includes a shock attenuator housing and a plunger that is movable within the shock attenuator housing and that extends from the shock attenuator housing. The plunger is configured to be pushed at least partially into the shock attenuator housing in order to damp a shock pulse applied to the payload. The shock attenuator housing may have an interior space, and the shock attenuator may further include a spring, compliant material, or fluid within the interior space.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Electric and electronic video surveillance installations A modular and scalable weapons system providing intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and attack capability comprised of guided and unguided kinetic ballistic weapons, including missiles, rockets, bombs, and guns, sensors, and helmet-mounted cueing system comprised of a monocle, helmet mounting hardware, computer hardware and recorded operating software, and computer hardware for communications and networking capabilities to manage Line of Site (LOS) and Beyond Line of Site (BLOS) radios
A rail launch mechanism and method for launching a payload is configured to release payload lugs of a payload from a platform. A rack for launching a payload includes multiple rails that separately engage lugs in the respective payload of the rails, and a force actuator for launching the payload by accelerating the payload along the rails, causing the lugs to separate from the respective rails. A launching system for launching the payload from the platform may include a rail, at least one payload release shoe that carries a payload lug along the rail, and a force actuator for accelerating the payload release shoe such that inertia of the payload causes the payload lug to be released from the payload release shoe.
A method of electronic tolling for a vehicle travelling on a road surface includes arranging a single camera or a single array of cameras to have a field-of- view that is normal to the road surface and is defined by a plane that is parallel with the road surface, and capturing multiple images of the front, side, top and rear of the vehicle using the single camera or the single array of cameras in the field-of-view. The set of multi-perspective images can be used to identify a vehicle by reading the front and rear license plate and to determine a classification of the vehicle. The images may also be used to track the position of the vehicle on the road surface as the vehicle traverses the field-of-view.
A method of electronic tolling for a vehicle travelling on a road surface includes providing a single camera or a single array of cameras, arranging the single camera or the single array of cameras to have a field-of-view that is normal to the road surface and is defined by a plane that is parallel with the road surface, and capturing multiple images of the front, side, top and rear of the vehicle using the single camera or the single array of cameras in the field-of-view. The set of multi-perspective images can be used to identify a vehicle by reading the front and rear license plate and to determine a classification of the vehicle. The images may also be used to track the position of the vehicle on the road surface as the vehicle traverses the field-of-view.
A munitions rack includes a munitions rack structure that houses multiple compact ejectors. The structure includes a pair of internal longitudinal ribs, inboard of a pair of external longitudinal ribs. A spine of the munitions rack structure links all the ribs, and the munitions rack structure may be formed out of a single piece of material. The ribs define a pair of side recesses on the port and starboard sides of the bomb, which each may be further subdivided into a forward pocket and an aft pocket. Removable ejectors are located in the pockets. The ejectors may receive pressurized gas from pressurized gas source(s) located outside of the ejectors. The ejectors may each have multiple forward pistons and multiple aft pistons. The ejectors may include pitch control valving to control the relative amounts of pressurized gas sent to the forward piston(s) and aft piston(s).
An ejector system for ejecting/separating a store, such as a weapon, from a launch platform includes a pair of spring assemblies that each include nested springs that are contained in a housing when the spring assemblies are in a compressed configuration. To separate the store from the aircraft the spring assemblies each move from the initial compressed configuration to an extended configuration, using the potential energy stored in the springs when compressed. The extension of the springs extends the springs mostly out of the spring assembly housings, extending telescoped sleeves of the spring assemblies. The extension of the spring assemblies provides a safe and steady way of separating the store from the launch platform, while having the advantages of being reusable, low cost and low weight, not producing any debris, and providing a softer push than may be produced by other separation mechanisms, such as the use of pyrotechnic devices.
A virtual training system includes a computing processor, a virtual reality (VR) headset and a sensor to determine a VR hand position. The processor is configured according to computing instructions in a memory device for displaying a first VR scene that includes a first VR object. A second VR scene is displayed within a visual portal in the first VR scene that includes a second VR object. A user VR hand image is displayed in at least one of the first VR scene and the second VR scene based upon the determined VR hand position.
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G09B 5/06 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G05B 17/00 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems
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Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for database and spreadsheet management related to management of aircraft and their maintenance
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Positive air pressure system (PAPS) for camera enclosures in dirty environments
A positive air pressure system resists debris accumulation on an active surface and comprises a frustum-shaped shroud with a baffle plate therein dividing the shroud into baffles, including a positive pressure chamber and a passive back pressure chamber interconnected through an orifice in the baffle plate. An inlet opening is formed in the shroud and in fluid communication with the proximal baffle and a positive pressure air source and to receive air through the inlet opening from the positive pressure air source and create a high-pressure region, greater than a pressure region in the passive back pressure chamber, and in front of the active surface and to expel air out of the positive pressure chamber and into the passive back pressure chamber through the orifice in the baffle plate.
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Providing temporary use of non-downloadable MIS (Management Information System) software, namely, non-downloadable software that enables government and commercial organizations in the defense and military fields to manage and analyze data related to computer hardware and/or electronic equipment, namely, device location, performance, maintenance, contract, finance, supply chain, project and program data, all for the purpose of decision support, but excluding software for use in the operation and management of oil and gas wells and for business data collection and analysis related to buildings and built environments
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Providing temporary use of non-downloadable MIS (Management Information System) software, namely, non-downloadable software that enables government and commercial organizations in the defense and military fields to manage and analyze data related to computer hardware and/or electronic equipment, namely, device location, performance, maintenance, contract, finance, supply chain, project and program data, all for the purpose of decision support, but excluding software for use in the operation and management of oil and gas wells and for business data collection and analysis related to buildings and built environments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
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37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
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Airplane motors and auxiliary power units for starting aircraft excluding metal gaskets Replacement and structural parts of airplanes and manuals sold therewith; airport ground support equipment, namely, tugs in the nature of specialized trucks and land vehicles for the transportation of people and the transportation of airplane maintenance equipment, namely, tail stands, wing stands, aircraft tools, and propeller balancing tools Business management consultation services in the field of aircraft and airport operations; management of aircraft parts inventory and aircraft engine parts inventory for others; retail and wholesale distributorship featuring replacement aircraft parts and aircraft engine parts Aircraft maintenance services; aircraft modification services; aircraft overhaul services; aircraft repair services; airport ground support services, namely, alongside aircraft fueling, refueling and repairing; wiping down aircraft surfaces and windows and servicing all aircraft fluids; securing aircrafts in the nature of installing tie down clamps and tie down straps and securing ramps and doors so they are fixed in place Airport services; fuel storage; aircraft runway and apron services, namely, parking, recovering in the nature of moving aircrafts for ground operations and safety inspections, launching, and moving aircraft; passenger handling, namely, transporting pilots and passengers to and from aircraft; freight forwarding, freight collection and freight delivery; provision of warehousing and storage facilities for passenger items and freight items Educational services, namely, aviation and avionics training courses in the nature of instruction through the use of flight simulators, training aircraft, text books, training manuals, radar systems, and instrument systems; training in managing and maintaining avionics for others; providing training for inventory management and ground support for aircraft, airlines, and airports
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Airplane motors; auxiliary power units for starting aircraft Airplanes and replacement and structural parts therefore, and manuals sold therewith; airport ground support equipment, namely, tugs in the nature of specialized trucks and land vehicles for the transportation of people and the transportation of airplane maintenance equipment, namely, tail stands, wing stands, aircraft tools, and propeller balancing tools Business management consultation services in the field of aircraft and airport operations; management of aircraft parts inventory and aircraft engine parts inventory for others; retail and wholesale distributorship featuring replacement aircraft parts and aircraft engine parts Aircraft maintenance services; aircraft modification services; aircraft overhaul services; aircraft repair services; airport ground support services, namely, alongside aircraft fueling, refueling and repairing; wiping down aircraft surfaces and windows and servicing all aircraft fluids; securing aircrafts in the nature of installing tie down clamps and tie down straps and securing ramps and doors so they are fixed in place Airport services; fuel storage; aircraft runway and apron services, namely, parking, recovering in the nature of moving aircrafts for ground operations and safety inspections, launching, and moving aircraft; passenger handling, namely, transporting pilots and passengers to and from aircraft; freight forwarding, freight collection and freight delivery; provision of warehousing and storage facilities for passenger items and freight items Educational services, namely, aviation and avionics training courses in the nature of instruction through the use of flight simulators, training aircraft, text books, training manuals, radar systems, and instrument systems; training in managing and maintaining avionics for others; providing training for inventory management and ground support for aircraft, airlines, and airports
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
MIS (Management Information System) software, namely, software that enables government and commercial organizations in the defense and military fields to manage and analyze data related to computer hardware and/or electronic equipment, namely, device location, performance, maintenance, contract, finance, supply chain, project and program data, all for the purpose of decision support
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Dispenser and dispensing system for radar jamming material
A dispensing unit and system for area suppression and/or countermeasure materials includes at least one canister with two ends, a support rod including a portion extending between the ends along an axis rotatably engaged with the first end, a wall defining a cavity for housing at least one material bundle, an aperture in the first end for dispensing material from the bundle, and a support structure providing horizontal support for the at least one canister. Dispensing systems include a roving cutting mechanism.
F42B 12/70 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material
A wearable retina/iris authentication system includes: a frame; a retina/iris scanner mounted to the frame for capturing images of a retina and/or an iris of a user; a mobile computing device, the mobile computing device including a memory for storing information about the user; a position determining device coupled to the mobile computing device for continuously determining a location of the user and providing the location to the mobile computing device; a display mounted to the frame and coupled to the mobile computing device for displaying information received from the mobile computing device; a database for storing information about one or more of a plurality of retina images and a plurality of iris images for matching with the captured images of one or more of the retina and the iris of the user; and a communication interface for comminuting with external systems remote to the wearable system.
A deployment system for deploying a store from an aircraft includes a lock member that selectively engages the store to the deployment system, an ejector that selectively ejects the store from the deployment system, and a deployment system controller communicatively coupled to the lock member and to the ejector, the system controller communicatively coupled to the aircraft to receive commands from the aircraft, wherein upon receipt of a master arm command from the aircraft the system controller maintains the lock member in an engaged state relative to the store, and wherein upon receipt of a fire command from the aircraft the system controller disengages the lock member from the store and activates the ejector to eject the store from the deployment system.
A guidance section connector interface system operable with smart or guided rockets to be launched from a rocket launcher comprising a rocket connector of a rocket in electronic communication with a guidance system of a guidance head of the rocket, a connector saver, and a launcher connector of a rocket launcher. The connector saver can be configured to connect the rocket connecter to the launcher connector. The connection between the connector saver and the rocket connector is configured to release upon launching the rocket, wherein the connector saver remains connected to the launcher connector to protect the launcher connector from the extreme conditions within the rocket launcher at launch.
According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an apparatus includes a sleeve configured to surround a hard drive. The sleeve includes a side portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, a front portion, and a back portion. At least one of the side portion, the bottom portion, the top portion, the front, or the back portion is made of an elastomeric material configured to absorb a portion of shock or vibration from being imparted on the hard drive. Additionally, at least one of the side portion, the top portion, or the bottom portion is tapered.
A bomb rack lock, as part of a bomb rack, comprising a plunger movable to engage a bomb rack linkage to be alternately secured and released and a solenoid body coupled to and operable to support the plunger. The plunger and the solenoid body are movable relative to each other and the bomb rack linkage and the solenoid body is movable between a first position and a second position. The bomb rack lock also includes a sensor to determine whether the solenoid body is in the first position. The plunger is movable to engage and disengage the bomb rack linkage with the solenoid body in the first position. In the second position, the solenoid body prevents engagement between the plunger and the bomb rack linkage.
A bomb rack lock, as part of a bomb rack, comprising a plunger movable to engage a bomb rack linkage to be alternately secured and released and a solenoid body coupled to and operable to support the plunger. The plunger and the solenoid body are movable relative to each other and the bomb rack linkage and the solenoid body is movable between a first position and a second position. The bomb rack lock also includes a sensor to determine whether the solenoid body is in the first position. The plunger is movable to engage and disengage the bomb rack linkage with the solenoid body in the first position. In the second position, the solenoid body prevents engagement between the plunger and the bomb rack linkage.
A device includes an adapter having a number of holes and a number of threaded studs. The holes are arranged in a spaced apart pattern corresponding to a bolt pattern of a legacy cockpit display unit. The threaded studs are arranged in a spaced apart pattern similar to a bolt pattern of a display unit.
According to certain embodiments, an arming system includes a first logic device and a second logic device that are both coupled to a detonation circuit operable to initiate a detonation device. The second logic device is operable to receive one or more first signals generated by the first logic device, determine a first fault condition of the first logic device according to the received one or more first signals, and disable the detonation circuit according to the determined first fault condition.
F42C 15/40 - Arming-means in fuzes; Safety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically
According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a frame portion made of metal and having a substantially elongated shape. The frame portion comprises one or more cavities situated in a longitudinal direction, and a composite material is disposed within the cavities to structurally reinforce the frame portion. The frame portion includes one or more missile guides situated in the longitudinal direction and configured to slidingly engage a weapon.
F41F 7/00 - Launching-apparatus for projecting missiles or projectiles otherwise than from barrels
B05D 7/22 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to internal surfaces, e.g. of tubes
Systems and methods for launching munitions are provided. In some embodiments, a launcher configured to retain a munition during transport by a vehicle may comprise a first housing, circuitry, and a second housing. The first housing may define a tube configured to hold a munition for transportation. The circuitry may provide electrical communication with a munition present within the tube. The second housing may define a tube corresponding to the tube defined by the first housing. The second housing may be configured to mount to the first housing so that the tubes defined by the first housing and the second housing combine to house and launch a munition.
Systems and methods for launching munitions are provided. In some embodiments, the system may include a launcher coupled to a vehicle and configured to retain a munition during transport by a vehicle and configured to route electrical signals from the vehicle to the munition. The system may also include a flexible, peel-away connector coupled to the launcher, the peel-away connector comprising an adhesive for coupling to at least a portion of the munition. The flexible, peel-away connector may be configured to route electrical signals from the launcher to the munition during transport and detach from the munition as the munition exits from the launcher during a launch.
An antenna includes a diplexer having a high pass filter coupled to first and second radiating elements and a low pass filter coupled to third and fourth radiating elements, the first and second radiating elements oriented in a different direction relative to the third and fourth radiating elements. Signals are transmitted to or receive from the first and second radiating elements with a greater intensity relative to the intensity with which the signals are transmitted to or received from the third and fourth radiating elements when the signal frequencies are above a low pass roll-off frequency of the low pass filter. Signals are transmitted to or received from the third and fourth radiating elements with a greater intensity relative to the intensity with which the signals are transmitted to or received from the first and second radiating elements when the signal frequencies are below a high pass roll-off frequency of the high pass filter.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method includes driving a piston by mechanically harnessing an explosion of energetic material contained in a cartridge. The method further includes releasing cleanser contained in the cartridge in response to the explosion of the energetic material.
In certain embodiments, a connection system includes a secondary latching release mechanism coupled to a lanyard release connector and a lanyard. The lanyard release connector has a primary latching release mechanism adapted to hold a complementary connector of a payload. The secondary latching release mechanism includes a mechanical forcing device that applies a force for actuating a primary latching release mechanism of the latching release connector when the mechanical forcing device is actuated by the lanyard such that the payload may be jettisoned from a vehicle.
According to one embodiment, a cartridge includes a main explosive and an exploding foil initiator housed in a case. The exploding foil initiator includes metallic strips that are operable to initiate explosion of the main explosive in response to an electrical signal.
According to one embodiment, an aircraft pylon system comprises a pylon, a bail bar located within the pylon, an offset bracket assembly, and a lanyard release assembly. The offset bracket assembly comprises an elongated member configured to be placed around the bail bar within the pylon, a bracket coupled to the elongated member, and a lanyard-engaging member coupled to the bracket and offset from a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. The lanyard release assembly comprises a lanyard coupled to the lanyard-engaging member and a lanyard release connector coupled to the lanyard and releasably coupled to the store.
According to one embodiment, a center pedestal display includes a plurality of mounting faces and a high-resolution screen. The plurality of mounting faces include a first mounting face that is substantially parallel with a first surface of a pedestal mounting block of an existing instrument pedestal and a second mounting face that is substantially parallel with a second surface of the pedestal mounting block, the second surface intersecting the first surface at an angle such that the first surface is not parallel to the second surface. The existing instrument pedestal includes one or more pedestal gauges and one or more pedestal switches. The high-resolution screen is configured to display information comprising at least some information provided by the one or more pedestal gauges. The high-resolution screen is approximately 6×8 inches and has a resolution of at least 1024×768 pixels.
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
According to one embodiment, an ejection system for deploying a store includes a first cartridge actuated device coupled to a first release mechanism, a second cartridge actuated device coupled to a second release mechanism, and a controller circuit coupled to the first and second cartridge actuated devices. The first and second release mechanisms are configured to eject the store away from a vehicle. The controller circuit is operable to detonate the second cartridge actuated device at a specified period of time after the first cartridge actuated device is detonated.
According to one embodiment, an electronic flight bag mounting system a cockpit mounting member coupled to an electronic flight bag mounting member. The cockpit mounting member is configured to mount to a cockpit of an aircraft, while the electronic flight bag mounting member is configured to be coupled to an electronic flight bag. The electronic flight bag mounting member is movable from a deployed position in which a display of the electronic flight bag faces a cockpit seat configured in the cockpit to a storage position in which the electronic flight bag faces away from the cockpit seat.
According to certain embodiments, a detonation control system includes a controller circuit coupled to a manual switch and a detonation device. The detonation device is configured to activate an explosive. The controller circuit includes a memory operable to store one of a multiple time-to-fire settings representing a time delay from arming the detonation device to activation of the detonation device. The controller circuit is operable to store a first time-to-fire setting in the memory, store another of the multiple time-to-fire settings in the memory upon actuation of the manual switch, and repeat the step of storing another of the multiple time-to-fire settings in the memory for each actuation of the manual switch.
According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a structural body, one or more attachment couplers, and an adjustable store coupler. The structural body comprises a cylindrical portion and one or more end portions coupled to the cylindrical portion. The attachment couplers are configured to be coupled to a bomb rack of an aircraft. The adjustable store coupler has attachment points arranged in a substantially linear manner. The attachment points are configured to couple one or more store systems to the adjustable store coupler.
According to one embodiment, a housing for a pedestal canister includes a first side plate and a fan. The first side plate includes a plurality of fins disposed on an exterior portion of the first side plate. The fan is coupled to the exterior portion of the first side plate. The pedestal canister is configured to be disposed within a pedestal aperture of a pedestal mounting block.
According to one embodiment, a pedestal canister includes a housing, one or more processing modules, and one or more aircraft interfaces. The housing is configured to be disposed within a pedestal aperture of a pedestal mounting block. The housing includes a mounting plate configured to couple the canister to the mounting block and a body coupled to the mounting plate. The one or more processing modules are disposed within the body and at least one processing module is configured to facilitate an operation of an associated aircraft instrument. The one or more aircraft interfaces include an aircraft interface configured to couple a processing module to the associated aircraft instrument.
According to one embodiment, a bracket configured to hold a pressure transducer comprises a body, a face plate, and one or more pressure fitting connectors. The body has a rear portion and a front portion that meet to form an angle less than 180 degrees. The face plate is coupled to the front portion of the body, and has a surface defining a plate aperture configured for a cable to pass through. The pressure fitting connectors are coupled to the rear portion of the body. Each pressure fitting connector is configured to receive a pressure hose.
In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, systems and methods for aligning blind-mate connectors are provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises an avionics processing canister that is coupled to a mounting block. The avionics processing canister comprises a first portion of a first blind-mate connector, and a face plate with a surface that defines a pin-hole and a slot. The slot has a short dimension substantially equal to the diameter of the pin-hole and a long dimension perpendicular to the short dimension. The long dimension is longer than the short dimension. The system also comprises a first fastener that is received through the pin-hole and then into a first hole defined by a surface of the mounting block. The pin-hole has a diameter that is substantially equal to an outer diameter of the first fastener. The system also comprises a second fastener that is received through the slot and then into a second hole defined by a surface of the mounting block. The slot is oriented such that the second fastener constrains rotation of the face plate about a center of the pin-hole to align the first portion of the first blind-mate connector to a second portion of the first blind-mate connector.
A hand grenade simulator includes a hand grenade simulator housing configured to simulate the appearance of a hand grenade. The hand grenade simulator also includes a trigger mechanism coupled to the hand grenade simulator housing. The hand grenade simulator further includes a timer coupled to the trigger mechanism. The hand grenade simulator additionally includes at least one transmitter coupled to the timer. The transmitter is operable to transmit the first signal simulating a hand grenade blast pattern a first amount of time after activation of the trigger mechanism.
According to one embodiment, a radio has a memory for the storage of a number of records. Each record has a number of operating parameters that are used by a controller subsystem to control the radio's operation. The controller subsystem is operable to communicate with a first communication device using a first electro-magnetic signal while communicating with a second communication device using a second electro-magnetic signal configured according to one of the records. The first electro-magnetic signal uses a portion of the information transfer capacity of the radio and is devoid of a counter-intelligence signal. The second electro-magnetic signal comprises a counter-intelligence signal that is operable to eavesdrop or disrupt communication of the second communication device.
A system and method to provide extensibility to an existing vehicular control network. To provide such extensibility, an information layer network incorporating a protocol such as an Ethernet protocol in which additional peripheral devices may be easily coupled thereto or additional software applications providing enhanced functionality. Interfacing of the information layer to the vehicular control network is accomplished via an Information layer interface mechanism that translates signals from those compliant to the vehicular control network to those compliant with the information layer. Additionally, means are disclosed to provide for momentary control over one or more peripheral devices that are coupled to the vehicular control network via peripheral devices that are coupled to the information layer.
According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling an aircraft by a hands on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) includes selectively connecting, by the HOTAS, two interfaces of a controller for the aircraft. The selective connection is made through one of a plurality of possible paths. Each path has an expected respective voltage drop within a predetermined range. The selected one of the possible paths connecting the two interfaces is determined by determining an actual voltage drop associated with the selected path. A control operation for the aircraft is effected by the controller based on the determined selected path. The method reduces the number of required electrical connections.
G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft; Combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
Disclosed is a detonation initiator that can form part of a demolition assembly. The detonation initiator can include a linear actuator assembly having a core with a permanent magnet disposed with respect to a coil, and a firing pin coupled to the core and disposed along a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator assembly. A capacitor can be used to store electrical energy derived from an electrical pulse received by the detonation initiator. An electrical circuit can be used to monitor the charge on the capacitor and to discharge the capacitor through the coil of the linear actuator assembly to propel the core along the longitudinal axis of the linear actuator assembly when the charge on the capacitor reaches a charge threshold.
According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use.
Disclosed is an aircraft computing and display device that includes a general purpose processor, a touch screen display and a housing. The processor executes logical instructions in the form of computer software. The touch screen display forms an interactive human-machine interface by displaying video graphics and accepting user input with a pressure sensitive surface. The housing retains the processor and the touch screen and is physically configured to replace a legacy device mounted in a cockpit instrument panel of the aircraft.
Methods and apparatus for a cable retractor device to remove slack in a lanyard coupled to a cable connector after release of an item from a vehicle. In one embodiment, the cable retractor device removes slack after the item is released from an aircraft to reduce the likelihood of damage from the connector being buffeted by wind forces.
Disclosed is a programmable computing and display device for upgrading a cockpit instrument panel of an aircraft. The programmable computing and display device includes a plurality of processing units; a network backbone that establishes a network among the processing units for the exchange of network data traffic; at least one display to display video graphics to a cockpit crew member; and a modular assembly that retains the processing units, the network backbone and the display.
A carriage and ejection assembly for retaining different types of stores to an aircraft and selectively ejecting a carried one of the stores away from the aircraft is disclosed. The assembly can include a sway brace having at least one contact location for each type of store, wherein during ejection of the carried store by actuation of the sway brace, the at least one contact location corresponding to the carried store applies a pitch downward moment to the carried store. Another feature of the assembly can include a direct connection of the sway brace to a moveable part of an ejection actuator. Another feature of the assembly can include independent latching and unlatching of plural store retaining hooks of the assembly. Another feature can include a compressor for pressurizing a piston of the assembly that is carried by the aircraft. Yet another feature can include a hook release actuator placed in series with and upstream of an ejector actuator.
An enforcement transponder system includes an enforcement reader in communication with an enforcement transponder. The transponders are written to identify when and where toll has been collected from a user of a toll road. In one embodiment, the system includes one or more roadside toll collection systems. This allows enforcement/verification of toll collection from SOV traffic on HOT lanes.
A mobile enforcement reader (MER) includes an antenna, a reader coupled to receive signals from the antenna and a control/display unit (CDU) coupled to the reader. The CDU selects a receive direction and processes signals provided thereto from the reader. When the MER and a transponder are in proximity, the MER interrogates the transponder and receives information related to toll payment. The MER allows enforcement officials to monitor payment by single occupancy vehicle (SOV) traffic for use of high occupancy traffic (HOT) lanes.
A method for collecting tolls on a high occupancy toll lane includes detecting a number of driver's licenses inserted into a card reader located in a vehicle and transmitting the number of driver's licenses to a roadside transceiver for a determination of a toll amount for the vehicle based on the number of driver's licenses. A transponder for use with the method includes a card reader for reading information from one or more driver's licenses inserted into the card reader and a processor operative to generate a licensed driver count related to the number of driver's licenses inserted into the card reader. In one embodiment, the processor is operative to determine whether or not a driver's license is valid and the licensed driver count is indicative of the number of valid driver's licenses inserted into the card reader.
