Abstract

A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 10/64 - Steering by movement of flight surfaces of fins
• F42B 10/26 - Stabilising arrangements using spin
• F42B 10/06 - Tail fins
• F42B 10/60 - Steering arrangements
• F42B 10/00 - Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missilesArrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding

Abstract

A Projectile Continuous Power Module (PCMP) is configured to take incoming or oncoming airflow of an inflight projectile and direct the airflow to a turbine for converting the airflow into electrical power. The PCMP is mounted within or otherwise coupled to an airframe of the projectile. The PCMP is coupled to the projectile in a manner such that an air inlet of the projectile is positioned to capture incoming or oncoming boundary layer airflow as the projectile travels.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 5/02 - Blade-carrying members, e.g. rotors
• F01D 15/10 - Adaptations for driving, or combinations with, electric generators
• F01D 25/16 - Arrangement of bearingsSupporting or mounting bearings in casings
• F01D 25/24 - CasingsCasing parts, e.g. diaphragms, casing fastenings
• F42B 10/64 - Steering by movement of flight surfaces of fins
• F42B 15/01 - Arrangements thereon for guidance or control
• F42B 30/10 - Mortar projectiles
• F42C 11/00 - Electric fuzes

Abstract

A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 15/01 - Arrangements thereon for guidance or control
• F42B 10/64 - Steering by movement of flight surfaces of fins
• F42B 10/06 - Tail fins
• F42B 10/26 - Stabilising arrangements using spin

Abstract

A guidance unit system is configured to be used for a ground-launched projectile. The system includes a housing configured to be attached to a ground-launched projectile. The housing is coupled to an attachment region that attaches to the projectile, wherein the housing is configure to rotate relative to the attachment region. A motor is contained within the housing and a bearing surrounding the motor. The bearing is rigidly attached to the housing such that the motor rotates with the housing and shields the motor from inertial loads experienced by the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 15/01 - Arrangements thereon for guidance or control
• F42B 10/60 - Steering arrangements
• F42B 10/64 - Steering by movement of flight surfaces of fins
• F42B 10/06 - Tail fins