12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
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Tactical land vehicles for military use; armored vehicles; Composite fuel tanks for aircraft; Composite pressure vessels for aircraft, satellite, launch vehicle and missile platforms; Composite drive shafts for use in aircraft, land vehicles, and marine vessels Ammunition; Tank and artillery ammunition; Powdered explosive propellant; Guns; Aircraft guns; Gun Barrels; Machine guns; Gatling guns; Grenade launchers; Gun mounts; Rockets; Rocket artillery projectiles; Devices for launching rockets and missiles; Propellants, namely, propelling pyrotechnic mixtures for ammunition and rocket engines; Missile components, namely, missile structures, missile launch tubes, rocket motor cases, pressure vessels, and control actuator systems; Composite launch tubes and motor cases for rockets and missiles; Bombs, warheads, and bomb bodies Commercial waste disposal services, namely, waste treatment services; Demilitarization and explosive waste disposal services, namely, waste treatment services
TRAJECTORY MODIFICATION OF A SPINNING PROJECTILE BY CONTROLLING THE ROLL ORIENTATION OF A DECOUPLED PORTION OF THE PROJECTILE THAT HAS ACTUATED AERODYNAMIC SURFACES
GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Morris, Joseph, P.
Lichon, Paul
Smith, Douglas, L.
Abrégé
An apparatus and system for controlling the trajectory of a projectile having two rotationally decoupled sections, wherein the first section is rotationally decoupled from the second section. The first section of the projectile contains a navigation system. The first section also contains an actuator by which aero-control surfaces on the second section are actuated. The second section may have external aero-spin surfaces which provide a torque counter to the rotation of the base projectile. The apparatus and system also includes embodiments having applications for nose sections of projectiles.
F42B 10/62 - Pilotage par le déplacement de surfaces portantes
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Trajectory modification of a spinning projectile by controlling the roll orientation of a decoupled portion of the projectile that has actuated aerodynamic surfaces
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tacital Systems, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Morris, Joseph P.
Lichon, Paul
Smith, Douglas L.
Abrégé
An apparatus and system for controlling the trajectory of a projectile having two rotationally decoupled sections, wherein the first section is rotationally decoupled from the second section. The first section of the projectile contains a navigation system. The first section also contains an actuator by which aero-control surfaces on the second section are actuated. The second section may have external aero-spin surfaces which provide a torque counter to the rotation of the base projectile. The apparatus and system also includes embodiments having applications for nose sections of projectiles.
G01S 19/49 - Détermination de position en combinant ou en commutant entre les solutions de position dérivées du système de positionnement par satellite à radiophares et les solutions de position dérivées d'un autre système l'autre système étant un système de position inertielle, p.ex. en hybridation lâche
F42B 10/64 - Pilotage par le déplacement de surfaces portantes d'ailettes de pilotage
F42B 10/00 - Moyens pour influencer, p.ex. pour améliorer, les propriétés aérodynamiques de projectiles; Dispositions sur les projectiles pour la stabilisation, le pilotage, le freinage de la chute, la réduction ou l'augmentation de la portée
F41G 7/34 - Systèmes de commande de guidage pour missiles autopropulsés basés sur des données prédéterminées de la position de la cible
F41G 7/36 - Systèmes de commande de guidage pour missiles autopropulsés basés sur des données prédéterminées de la position de la cible utilisant des références inertielles
GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDINANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Piazza, Jonathan
Bloomhardt, Theodore
Fletcher, John
Krylov, Vladimir
Pepper, Craig
Abrégé
A gun sight for use with a weapon configured for super elevation is disclosed herein. The gun sight includes, but is not limited to, an imaging system that is configured for rotation. The gun sight further includes a drive mechanism that associated with the imaging system and that is configured to rotate the imaging system. The gun sight further includes a gyroscope associated with one of the weapon and the imaging system. The gun sight still further includes a processor that is communicatively coupled with the drive mechanism and the gyroscope. The processor is configured to control the drive mechanism to rotate the imaging system in a manner that causes the imaging system to maintain an initial angular orientation based on information provided by the gyroscope when the weapon is superelevated.
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Morris, Joseph P.
Smith, Douglas L.
Abrégé
The invention is a projectile, device and system having a roll control device which may be fixed or deployable, for providing torque counter to the spin of the projectile and providing drag on the projectile. The roll control device includes a guidance collar rotatably attached to the projectile located near a front end of the projectile wherein the guidance collar includes one or more guidance collar aero-surfaces shaped to provide torque counter to the spin on the projectile. The guidance collar aero-surfaces may be controlled by a brake and guidance electronics on the projectile. The invention also includes a body collar fixedly attached to the projectile aft of the guidance collar, wherein the body collar includes one or more body collar aero-surfaces and fixed or deployable drag devices. Another embodiment use only a guidance collar aero-surfaces to orient a fixed drag device relative to an Earth inertial reference frame to create asymmetrical drag on the projectile and thereby altering its trajectory.
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Howard, William E.
Hinkley, Robert C.
Forrester, Victor J.
Abrégé
A loading machine for feeding a receiver includes, but is not limited to, a drum cam that is configured to rotate. The drum cam includes, but is not limited to, a first cam path, and a second cam path. A rammer subassembly is positioned proximate the drum cam. The rammer subassembly includes, but is not limited to, a first member that is configured to engage the first cam path and to move longitudinally with respect to the drum cam upon a rotation of the drum cam, and a second member that is configured to telescopically engage the first member and further configured to engage the second cam path and telescopically move with respect to the first member upon the rotation of the drum cam.
F16H 25/12 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des systèmes came et galet ou des mécanismes à vis et écrous pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement alternatif et vice versa avec mouvement alternatif selon l'axe de rotation, p.ex. transmissions à gorges hélicoïdales et inversion automatique
F41A 9/06 - Alimentation en munitions sans bande utilisant des dispositifs de transport à mouvement cyclique, c. à d. ayant des éléments pour pousser ou supporter les munitions dont ils sont débarrassés ou déchargés pendant la course de retour
F41A 9/42 - Refouloirs indépendants du bloc de culasse
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METHOD OF PREPARING A STABILIZED NITROCELLULOSE ARTICLE
GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mcdermott, Brian K.
Prentice, Jerry W.
Green, Shawn R.
Wilson, Mike A.
Abrégé
A method for preparing a stabilized nitrocellulose article includes providing a nitrocellulose-containing mat of fibers. The nitrocellulose-containing mat of fibers is treated with a solution that comprises a solvent and a stabilizer to produce the article. The stabilizer is soluble in the solvent. The solvent dissolves the stabilizer and the nitrocellulose in the nitrocellulose-containing mat of fibers is substantially insoluble in the solvent at ambient pressure and temperature. An inflatable bag comprises a shell and the stabilized nitrocellulose article. The shell is formed from a foldable material and has an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines an interior cavity of the inflatable bag. The stabilized nitrocellulose article is disposed upon the inner surface of the shell in the interior cavity and is foldable in conformity with at least one fold of the shell.
D06B 9/00 - Traitement de matières textiles en milieu solvant
D06B 3/02 - Passage des matières textiles à travers des liquides, gaz ou vapeurs en vue d'effectuer un traitement, p.ex. lavage, teinture, blanchiment, encollage, imprégnation de fibres, rubans ou mèches
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DEPLOYABLE BOAT-TAIL DEVICE FOR USE ON PROJECTILES
GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Mcdermott, Brian, K.
Greenwod, Kevin, R.
Streeter, James, D.
Abrégé
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a system, method and apparatus for a boat-tail device is described herein. A body section for a projectile having a deployable portion is provided. Gun gases may pass through an orifice at an aft end of a piston and pressurize a volume in a plenum within the body section. Depressurization at muzzle exit may allow the gas pressurized in the plenum to push the piston aft deploying the deployable portion. A stopping and locking mechanism such as a complementarily tapered piston and opening may engage at the end of the stroke of the piston to stop and lock the piston at a predetermined location, A releasable protective cover may be used to protect the structure of the deployable element and other elements from gun gases and launch loads.
General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Schroeder, Richard W.
Abrégé
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.
General Dynamics Ordnance and tactical Systems, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Morris, Joseph P.
Smith, Douglas L.
Abrégé
Trajectory is controlled by a control system having fins that de-spin a section of the control system relative to a projectile or missile. The control system also includes aero-surfaces that produce a lift when brought to rotation speed of about 0 Hz relative to a reference frame and a brake that couples the guidance package to the rotational inertia of the projectile or missile. In one example, no electric motor is used in the trajectory control system, saving weight and increasing reliability.
F41G 7/00 - Systèmes de commande de guidage pour missiles autopropulsés
F42B 10/00 - Moyens pour influencer, p.ex. pour améliorer, les propriétés aérodynamiques de projectiles; Dispositions sur les projectiles pour la stabilisation, le pilotage, le freinage de la chute, la réduction ou l'augmentation de la portée
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Schroeder, Richard W.
Abrégé
A fin retention and deployment mechanism that has the advantage of providing for the deployment of aerodynamic control surfaces on command without the need for an additional actuation device or control circuitry separate from the actuator that controls the angle of the fins during flight. The actuator that is already required for operation of the control surfaces after deployment initiates the deployment of the fins, as well. A latch mechanism comprises a retaining member and a lath, which engages the retaining member enabling a biasing mechanism to force the fins from a stowed position to a fully deployed position.
GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Schroeder, Richard, W.
Abrégé
A fin retention and deployment mechanism that has the advantage of providing for the deployment of aerodynamic control surfaces on command without the need for an additional actuation device or control circuitry separate from the actuator that controls the angle of the fins during flight. The actuator that is already required for operation of the control surfaces after deployment initiates the deployment of the fins, as well. A latch mechanism comprises a retaining member and a latch, which engages the retaining member enabling a biasing mechanism to force the fins from a stowed position to a fully deployed position.
GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, Douglas, L.
Abrégé
The invention relates generally to a roll damping apparatus for a spinning projectile having a first section and a second section rotatably attached about a roll axis. The roll damping apparatus comprises a first portion attached to the front section, and a second portion attached to the rear section. The first portion is adapted to cause a braking frictional force to act on the second portion, the braking force being effective to control the spin rate of the front section relative to the rear section. The invention further relates to a spinning projectile having a roll damping apparatus.
F42B 10/00 - Moyens pour influencer, p.ex. pour améliorer, les propriétés aérodynamiques de projectiles; Dispositions sur les projectiles pour la stabilisation, le pilotage, le freinage de la chute, la réduction ou l'augmentation de la portée
General Dynamic Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, Douglas L.
Morris, Joseph P.
Abrégé
The invention relates generally to a roll damping apparatus for a spinning projectile having a first section and a second section rotatably attached about a roll axis. The roll damping apparatus comprises a first portion attached to the front section, and a second portion attached to the rear section. The first portion is adapted to cause a braking frictional force to act on the second portion, the braking force being effective to control the spin rate of the front section relative to the rear section. The invention further relates to a spinning projectile having a roll damping apparatus.
F41G 7/00 - Systèmes de commande de guidage pour missiles autopropulsés
F42B 10/00 - Moyens pour influencer, p.ex. pour améliorer, les propriétés aérodynamiques de projectiles; Dispositions sur les projectiles pour la stabilisation, le pilotage, le freinage de la chute, la réduction ou l'augmentation de la portée
