Techniques are directed to providing a carbon composite product. Such techniques involve providing a bias pattern fabric that extends from a starting side along a run direction, the bias pattern fabric including carbon fiber threads oriented diagonally relative to the run direction. Such techniques further involve impregnating the bias pattern fabric with resinous material to form a run of prepreg material. Such techniques further involve cutting the run of prepreg material lengthwise to the run direction to form multiple tapes.
C08J 5/24 - Imprégnation de matériaux avec des prépolymères pouvant être polymérisés en place, p. ex. fabrication des "prepregs"
B29C 70/22 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans au moins deux directions formant une structure bidimensionnelle
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29K 63/00 - Utilisation de résines époxy comme matière de moulage
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 7/06 - Liaison entre couches permettant une séparation sans difficultés
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 37/20 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant uniquement l'assemblage de bandes continues
B32B 37/26 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche influençant la liaison au cours de la stratification, p. ex. couches anti-adhésives ou couches égalisatrices de la pression
B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
A technique for generating electronic signals includes processing a respective first-level input signal by each of a plurality of first-level channels, including up-sampling the respective first-level input signal and single-sideband (SSB) modulating the up-sampled first-level input signal to produce a respective first-level output signal. The technique further includes processing a respective second-level input signal by each of a plurality of second-level channels, including up-sampling the respective second-level input signal and SSB-modulating the up-sampled second-level input signal to produce a respective second-level output signal. The plurality of second-level channels is arranged in multiple groups assigned to respective first-level channels, and the technique further includes (i) summing together the second-level output signals of the second-level channels in each group, (ii) providing a group sum as the first-level input signal to the first-level channel to which the group is assigned, and summing together the first-level output signals to provide a composite signal.
A technique for generating electronic signals includes processing a respective first-level input signal by each of a plurality of first-level channels, including up-sampling the respective first-level input signal and single-sideband (SSB) modulating the up-sampled first-level input signal to produce a respective first-level output signal. The technique further includes processing a respective second-level input signal by each of a plurality of second-level channels, including up-sampling the respective second-level input signal and SSB-modulating the up-sampled second-level input signal to produce a respective second-level output signal. The plurality of second-level channels is arranged in multiple groups assigned to respective first-level channels, and the technique further includes (i) summing together the second-level output signals of the second-level channels in each group, (ii) providing a group sum as the first-level input signal to the first-level channel to which the group is assigned, and summing together the first-level output signals to provide a composite signal.
H04B 1/68 - Détails des systèmes de transmission, non couverts par l'un des groupes Détails des systèmes de transmission non caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission pour supprimer totalement ou partiellement la porteuse ou une bande latérale
H03C 1/60 - Modulateurs dans lesquels la porteuse ou une bande latérale sont totalement ou partiellement supprimées avec une bande latérale entièrement ou partiellement supprimée
H04L 27/04 - Circuits de modulationCircuits émetteurs
A fluid power actuator includes a fluid power actuator housing, a piston assembly, and a screw assembly. The piston assembly is constructed and arranged to move relative to the fluid power actuator housing in response to changes in fluid pressure within the fluid power actuator housing. The screw assembly couples with the fluid power actuator housing and the piston assembly. The screw assembly is constructed and arranged to control movement of the piston assembly relative to the fluid power actuator housing. Such a fluid power actuator is well-suited for various applications such as in loading equipment which is involved in high precision munitions loading, among others.
F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit
A fluid power actuator includes a fluid power actuator housing, a piston assembly, and a screw assembly. The piston assembly is constructed and arranged to move relative to the fluid power actuator housing in response to changes in fluid pressure within the fluid power actuator housing. The screw assembly couples with the fluid power actuator housing and the piston assembly. The screw assembly is constructed and arranged to control movement of the piston assembly relative to the fluid power actuator housing. Such a fluid power actuator is well-suited for various applications such as in loading equipment which is involved in high precision munitions loading, among others.
F15B 15/08 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur
F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
F16H 25/24 - Éléments essentiels pour ces mécanismes, p. ex. vis, écrous
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COMMUNICATING BETWEEN HETEROGENOUS ENDPOINTS OF AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM VIA GENERALIZED DATA MESSAGING
A technique for communicating between multiple endpoints of an electronic system includes providing a common interface component for each endpoint. Each common interface component is configured to translate between endpoint-specific messages of a respective endpoint and generalized messages that are not specific to any endpoint. Using this arrangement, any two endpoints can communicate via generalized messages, by translating endpoint-specific messages of a sender into generalized messages and by translating generalized messages into endpoint-specific messages of a receiver.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Clothing and headgear, namely, shirts, t shirts, vests, sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, visors, wind shirts, pants, shorts, gloves, socks, hats Aircraft motors and engines and parts and components thereof; electric motors and internal combustion engines, other than for land vehicles, and parts and components thereof Munitions; munitions for deployment from aircraft; ordinance equipment, namely, armored combat vehicles; armored gun turret drive stabilization systems consisting of armored gun turret drives Manufacture of stationary and mobile test equipment to the order and specification of others in the field of hydraulic ground power units in support of military and commercial aircraft, pneumatics, electrical power generation components, mechanical and fuel requirements, ground support equipment and total turnkey facilities all for commercial and military applications; manufacture of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles to specification of others, manufacture of fuses and weapon systems to the order and specification of others for operation in high G and extended temperature range environments Computerized control station, video terminal, and antenna for use with computerized unmanned air vehicles; computer hardware and recorded software systems for ground control stations for use with unmanned aerial vehicles consisting of video monitors, antenna assembly, display processors, video receivers; downloadable computer software for ground control station for use with unmanned aerial vehicles; computer hardware and recorded software systems for electronic acoustic detection system consisting of acoustic sensors, transmission and data receptors, and display units for determining and indicating the origin, direction and trajectory of a projectile; boresight system, namely, gyro stabilized, electro optical and IR angular measurement system consisting of downloadable software for use in alignment of weapon systems, electrical system controller, movement sensors, visual movement receivers, LCD display unit and transit case; electronic equipment, namely, digitizers, frequency synthesizers, programmable modulators; downloadable computer software for simulation of military training equipment, namely, air, ground and sea equipment and instructional user guides sold as a unit; downloadable computer software for simulation of weather systems and instructional user guides sold as a unit; downloadable computer software for simulation of firefighting training and techniques and instructional user guides sold as a unit; downloadable computer software for simulation of mass transit systems and instructional user guides sold as a unit; downloadable computer software for simulation of entertainment thrill rides and instructional user guides sold as a unit; downloadable computer software for intelligence gathering, analysis and dissemination for homeland security and the military; firefighting robots Armored vehicles, namely, armored cars, trucks, vans, tanks, personnel carriers, and amphibious trucks; air cushion vehicles; computerized unmanned air vehicles, remotely piloted airplane vehicles and small autonomous robotic aircraft for military and civilian reconnaissance, surveillance photography, surveillance, meteorology and environmental monitoring; unmanned vehicles Providing technical support, namely, technical advice concerning the training, maintenance, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems, namely, providing maintenance and repair of unmanned aircraft systems Educational services, namely, conducting classes, live simulations, and seminars in the field of flight training, tactical training, and threat simulation; providing a website featuring non-downloadable publications in the nature of e-books and instructional videos in the field of flight training, tactical training, and threat simulation and distribution of training materials in connection therewith Designing and testing tactical unmanned aerial vehicles; engineering design services; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, the fields of ordnance, electronics and aeronautics, and designing and testing for new product development, namely, designing and testing of mechanical and electrical apparatus; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of ordnance, electronics and aeronautics, and designing and testing for new product development, namely, designing and testing of mechanical and electrical apparatus; design and development of advanced motion control systems for precision control of complex structures and vehicles in unique situations and environments, namely, specialty controls and vehicles; design and development of weapon systems for operation in high G and extended temperature range environments; weapon development, ordnance and fuse development; research, development, and testing in the field of flight training, tactical training, and threat simulation; computer software design in the field of turnkey mission planning and control systems, sensor and environment modeling for training and simulation, interactive courseware for aircraft maintenance instruction and hazardous material handling, automatic test and support equipment, electromechanical control systems, operational weapons systems, antenna systems; creating, maintaining, and modernizing computer software, namely, creating and maintaining a database of information regarding support and status of satellite missions and for facilitating communication between satellites and ground equipment from different manufacturers; providing a website featuring non-downloadable software for simulations in the field of flight training, tactical training, and threat simulation
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COMMUNICATING BETWEEN HETEROGENOUS ENDPOINTS OF AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM VIA GENERALIZED DATA MESSAGING
A technique for communicating between multiple endpoints of an electronic system includes providing a common interface component for each endpoint. Each common interface component is configured to translate between endpoint-specific messages of a respective endpoint and generalized messages that are not specific to any endpoint. Using this arrangement, any two endpoints can communicate via generalized messages, by translating endpoint-specific messages of a sender into generalized messages and by translating generalized messages into endpoint-specific messages of a receiver.
A remotely controlled vehicle (RCV) includes a vehicle propulsion system (110) constructed and arranged to move the RCV. The RCV further includes a vehicle control computer (120) coupled with the vehicle propulsion system (110). The vehicle control computer (120) is constructed and arranged to operate the vehicle propulsion system (110). The RCV further includes electronic safety equipment (130) coupled with the vehicle propulsion system (110). The electronic safety equipment (130) is constructed and arranged to perform a method (500) which includes receiving a set of speed signals (502) indicating a current speed of the RCV. The method further includes performing a comparison operation (504) which compares the current speed of the RCV, as indicated by the set of speed signals, to a predefined maximum speed. The method further includes triggering an emergency vehicle stop in response (506) to a result of the comparison operation indicating that the current speed of the RCV exceeds the predefined maximum speed by a predefined amount.
B60T 1/06 - Aménagements des éléments de freinage, c.-à-d. des parties de ceux-ci dans lesquelles se produit l'effet de freinage en agissant par retardement des roues par action autre que sur la bande de roulement, p. ex. par action sur une jante, un tambour, un disque ou sur la transmission
B60T 7/16 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager provoqués par une commande à distance, c.-à-d. moyens de mise en action non montés sur le véhicule
B60T 8/32 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération
F16D 59/02 - Freins automatiques, p. ex. entrant en action à une vitesse prédéterminée montés à ressort et conçus pour être desserrés par moyens mécaniques, à fluide ou électromagnétiques
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REMOTELY CONTROLLED VEHICLE WITH SAFETY STANDOFF DISTANCE LIMITER
A remotely controlled vehicle (RCV) includes a vehicle propulsion system constructed and arranged to move the RCV. The RCV further includes a vehicle control computer coupled with the vehicle propulsion system. The vehicle control computer is constructed and arranged to operate the vehicle propulsion system. The RCV further includes electronic safety equipment coupled with the vehicle propulsion system. The electronic safety equipment is constructed and arranged to perform a method which includes receiving a set of speed signals indicating a current speed of the RCV. The method further includes performing a comparison operation which compares the current speed of the RCV, as indicated by the set of speed signals, to a predefined maximum speed. The method further includes triggering an emergency vehicle stop in response to a result of the comparison operation indicating that the current speed of the RCV exceeds the predefined maximum speed by a predefined amount.
G05D 1/227 - Transfert de la commande entre la commande à distance et la commande embarquéeTransfert de la commande entre plusieurs dispositions de commande à distance
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Unmanned aerial vehicles; drones; aircraft for use in data collection; aircraft for use in communications relay, survey and intelligence gathering, inspection tasks, reconnaissance, surveillance, meteorology and environmental monitoring.
Techniques for providing a carbon composite component involve providing a first carbon composite layer having carbon fibers extending along the first carbon composite layer. The techniques further involve providing a second carbon composite layer in contact with the first carbon composite layer, the second carbon composite layer having upright carbon fibers. The techniques further involve providing a third carbon composite layer in contact with the second carbon composite layer, the third carbon composite layer having carbon fibers extending along the third carbon composite layer. The carbon composite layer having upright carbon fibers increases the interlaminar strength of the resulting structure thus providing strength in all dimensions/directions and alleviating the need for additional fasteners and/or 3D carbon/carbon.
B32B 37/18 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant uniquement l'assemblage de feuilles ou de panneaux individualisés
B32B 5/12 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments caractérisés par la disposition relative des fibres ou filaments des couches adjacentes
B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
B32B 37/10 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par la technique de pressage, p. ex. faisant usage de l'action directe du vide ou d'un fluide sous pression
A roller-and-rail cargo handling system that includes tracked rollers and side rails for receiving cargo pallets. A trolley system is used to move the pallets along the tracked rollers, which includes a trolley movable along a trolley track by one or more cables. The trolley includes (1) a body sized and configured for sliding beneath the pallet located on the tracked rollers, and (2) a pawl in a cavity of the body which is mounted for rotation between closed and open positions. In the open position the pawl extends above an upper surface of the body to engage a cutout of a pallet and exert a moving force thereto, and in the closed position the pawl is sufficiently within the cavity to permit the trolley to slide beneath the pallet without engagement thereof.
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
A roller-and-rail cargo handling system that includes tracked rollers and side rails for receiving cargo pallets. A trolley system is used to move the pallets along the tracked rollers, which includes a trolley movable along a trolley track by one or more cables. The trolley includes (1) a body sized and configured for sliding beneath the pallet located on the tracked rollers, and (2) a pawl in a cavity of the body which is mounted for rotation between closed and open positions. In the open position the pawl extends above an upper surface of the body to engage a cutout of a pallet and exert a moving force thereto, and in the closed position the pawl is sufficiently within the cavity to permit the trolley to slide beneath the pallet without engagement thereof.
A heatshield is made of a heatshield material including an insulative-fiber matrix fully impregnated with a polyphenylene sulfide resin. The heatshield material may be a multi-layer fiber matrix having higher-weight forms at an outer ablative surface and lower-weight forms more inwardly, for insulation. In one example, PPS fiber is combined with carbon or carbon precursor fibers and both woven into fabric form and manufactured into nonwoven sheet stock. The final tailored stackup may be needled together, and the needled fabric stackup saturated with molten PPS resin.
B29C 70/22 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans au moins deux directions formant une structure bidimensionnelle
B29C 70/00 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
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AUTOMATED TAPE LAYERING FOR CONICAL COMPOSITE COMPONENTS
Techniques for providing a conical composite involve receiving a starting portion of a tape from a tape supply, the tape having a first tape edge and a second tape edge. The techniques further involve positioning the starting portion of the tape in contact with a conical tool structure. The techniques further involve, after the starting portion of the tape is positioned in contact with the conical tool structure, maneuvering at least one of (i) a tape deployment head relative to the conical tool structure and (ii) the conical tool structure relative to the tape deployment head to deploy the tape around the conical tool structure with the first tape edge adjacent to conical tool structure and the second tape edge extending outwardly from the conical tool structure to form the conical composite.
B29C 70/32 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau rotatifs
B29C 70/38 - Empilage automatisé, p. ex. utilisant des robots, par application de filaments selon des modèles prédéterminés
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer hardware for modulating and demodulating data for communications; downloadable computer software for modulating and demodulating data for communications Providing online non-downloadable software for modulating and demodulating data for communications
21.
REMOTE OPERATION OF UNMANNED VEHICLE USING HOSTED WEB SERVER
A system for remote operation of an unmanned vehicle (UV) includes a control station having a communication link to the UV and executing a web browser for (1) receiving web pages of a UV control web application, (2) rendering the web pages on the control station, (3) receiving control input from an operator via rendered web pages, and (4) generating messages on the communication link based on the control input. A hosted server system is coupled to the control station via the communication link and to internal subsystems of the UV for flight control, mission control, navigation, and system monitoring, and (1) executes a web server serving the web pages of the UV control web application to the control station for the above operations of the web browser, and (2) provides back-end controls to the internal subsystems based on the control input from the operator.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
H04L 67/56 - Approvisionnement des services mandataires
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REMOTE OPERATION OF UNMANNED VEHICLE USING HOSTED WEB SERVER
A system for remote operation of an unmanned vehicle (UV) includes a control station having a communication link to the UV and executing a web browser for (1) receiving web pages of a UV control web application, (2) rendering the web pages on the control station, (3) receiving control input from an operator via rendered web pages, and (4) generating messages on the communication link based on the control input. A hosted server system is coupled to the control station via the communication link and to internal subsystems of the UV for flight control, mission control, navigation, and system monitoring, and (1) executes a web server serving the web pages of the UV control web application to the control station for the above operations of the web browser, and (2) provides back-end controls to the internal subsystems based on the control input from the operator.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
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SHIELDED MULTI-LAYER ABLATIVE/INSULATIVE MATERIAL FOR HYPERSONIC FLIGHT AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS
A shielded, multi-layer heatshield material for hypersonic flight applications includes an ablative/insulative structure having a thickness and providing both thermal insulation and a first ablation resistance, and a separate shield layer bound to an outer surface of the ablative/insulative structure, the shield layer being thinner than the ablative/insulative structure while providing a second higher ablation resistance greater than the first ablation resistance. In one arrangement the ablative/insulative structure includes a carbon/carbon composite layer attached to a syntactic carbon foam layer, using carbon fiber stitched loops for reinforcement, and the shield layer is a carbide outer layer. In another arrangement the ablative/insulative structure includes a silica composite layer attached to a silica insulative foam layer, using stitched loops for reinforcement, and the shield layer is a ceramic outer layer.
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 27/20 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique caractérisée par l'emploi d'additifs particuliers utilisant des charges, des pigments, des agents thixotropiques
B32B 5/06 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments caractérisés par une couche fibreuse imbriquée ou cousue avec une autre couche, p. ex. de fibres, de papier
B32B 9/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une substance particulière non couverte par les groupes
B32B 9/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une substance particulière non couverte par les groupes comprenant une telle substance comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
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PAYLOAD INTERFACE MODULE FOR REMOTELY PILOTED VEHICLES
In a remotely piloted vehicle system, a ground station has a payload controller (PC), ground data terminal (GDT), and first payload interface module (PIM) having a first interface of a payload-specific type to the PC and a first network interface to the GDT, and the first PIM converts between signals of the first interface and corresponding messages of the first network interface. Aa remotely piloted vehicle has a payload (PL), a vehicle data terminal (VDT), and a second PIM having a second interface of the payload-specific type to the PL and a second network interface to the VDT. The VDT is communicatively coupled to the GDT for transfer of messages, and the second PIM converts between messages of the second network interface and corresponding signals of the second interface. The PIMs form respective endpoints of a ground-to-vehicle channel between the PC and PL.
In a remotely piloted vehicle system, a ground station has a payload controller (PC), ground data terminal (GDT), and first payload interface module (PIM) having a first interface of a payload-specific type to the PC and a first network interface to the GDT, and the first PIM converts between signals of the first interface and corresponding messages of the first network interface. Aa remotely piloted vehicle has a payload (PL), a vehicle data terminal (VDT), and a second PIM having a second interface of the payload-specific type to the PL and a second network interface to the VDT. The VDT is communicatively coupled to the GDT for transfer of messages, and the second PIM converts between messages of the second network interface and corresponding signals of the second interface. The PIMs form respective endpoints of a ground-to-vehicle channel between the PC and PL.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
Techniques are directed to a modular vehicle belly armor kit, as well as systems and methods which utilize such a kit. The kit includes a bottom plate, a top plate, and a plurality of wall sections connecting with the bottom plate and the top plate to form an armor structure that protects a belly portion of the vehicle. After the modular vehicle belly armor kit is positioned underneath a vehicle, the bottom plate may be placed in contact with the vehicle. After the bottom plate is placed in contact with the vehicle, the bottom plate may be fastened to vehicle.
Techniques are directed to a modular vehicle belly armor kit, as well as systems and methods which utilize such a kit. The kit includes a bottom plate, a top plate, and a plurality of wall sections connecting with the bottom plate and the top plate to form an armor structure that protects a belly portion of the vehicle. After the modular vehicle belly armor kit is positioned underneath a vehicle, the bottom plate may be placed in contact with the vehicle. After the bottom plate is placed in contact with the vehicle, the bottom plate may be fastened to vehicle.
Techniques are directed to a modular vehicle belly armor kit, as well as systems and methods which utilize such a kit. The kit includes a bottom plate, a top plate, and a plurality of wall sections connecting with the bottom plate and the top plate to form an armor structure that protects a belly portion of the vehicle. After the modular vehicle belly armor kit is positioned underneath a vehicle, the bottom plate may be placed in contact with the vehicle. After the bottom plate is placed in contact with the vehicle, the bottom plate may be fastened to vehicle.
B60F 3/00 - Véhicules amphibies, c.-à-d. véhicules capables de se déplacer sur la terre et sur l'eauVéhicules terrestres capables de se déplacer sous l'eau
B62D 65/16 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants les sous-ensembles ou composants étant des accessoires extérieurs, p. ex. des pare-chocs, des phares, des essuie-glaces
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MODULAR ROTORCRAFT AND SYSTEM FOR AIR-DELIVERED EFFECTS OR SENSOR PAYLOADS
A tactically deployable rotorcraft for targeted delivery of effects and/or sensors includes a body housing an energy subsystem, a control and communications subsystem, and a modular payload compartment for holding an effect or sensor payload, the body having a generally cylindrical outline and a plurality of arm-rotor niches therein. Arm-rotor assemblies are pivotably mounted to the body, each including an articulating arm and a rotor at a distal end, and each being pivotable between (1) a closed position in a corresponding arm-rotor niche within the outline of the body, and (2) an open position extending from the body with the rotor facing in a flight direction. The rotors are powered by the energy subsystem and controlled by the control and communications subsystem to provide powered flight to a target location for delivery of the effect or sensor payload.
A tactically deployable rotorcraft for targeted delivery of effects and/or sensors includes a body housing an energy subsystem, a control and communications subsystem, and a modular payload compartment for holding an effect or sensor payload, the body having a generally cylindrical outline and a plurality of arm-rotor niches therein. Arm-rotor assemblies are pivotably mounted to the body, each including an articulating arm and a rotor at a distal end, and each being pivotable between (1) a closed position in a corresponding arm-rotor niche within the outline of the body, and (2) an open position extending from the body with the rotor facing in a flight direction. The rotors are powered by the energy subsystem and controlled by the control and communications subsystem to provide powered flight to a target location for delivery of the effect or sensor payload.
B64U 20/50 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote pliables ou repliables
B64U 10/14 - Plates-formes volantes comportant quatre axes distincts de rotors, p. ex. quadcoptères
B64U 101/18 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques à la guerre conventionnelle ou électronique pour larguer des bombesVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques à la guerre conventionnelle ou électronique pour déclencher des munitions
B64U 70/50 - Lancement à partir de dispositifs de stockage, p. ex. à partir de tubes lance-missiles de sous-marin
B64U 20/70 - Caractéristiques de construction du corps du véhicule aérien sans pilote
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CONVOLUTIONAL DIGITAL RADIO FREQUENCY MEMORY (DRFM) JAMMING
A technique of jamming a victim radar includes digitizing an incident waveform received from the victim radar and convolving the digitized waveform with contents of a range trace memory. The range trace memory stores a sequence of impulses, which, when convolved with the digitized waveform, creates a corresponding sequence of delayed versions of the digitized waveform, one for each impulse in the sequence, and adds together the delayed versions to produce a single output signal. The output signal is then converted to analog form and transmitted back toward the victim radar.
A vehicle includes a vehicle ceiling, a vehicle floor, and a vehicle seat assembly that couples with the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor. The vehicle seat assembly includes a seat support that supports a vehicle seat from the vehicle ceiling, a base that forms a slip joint with the seat support from the vehicle floor, and a set of limit straps constructed and arranged to limit deflection of the slip joint in response to deformation between the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor (e.g., a vehicle collision, deformation between the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor possibly due to a blast, etc.). Each limit strap of the set of limit straps has a first end that attaches to a portion of the slip joint and a second end that attaches to the vehicle floor.
B60N 2/427 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité le siège ou ses parties constitutives se déplaçant lors d'une collision
34.
UTILIZING A SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A SET OF LIMIT STRAPS TO LIMIT DEFLECTION
A vehicle includes a vehicle ceiling, a vehicle floor, and a vehicle seat assembly that couples with the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor. The vehicle seat assembly includes a seat support that supports a vehicle seat from the vehicle ceiling, a base that forms a slip joint with the seat support from the vehicle floor, and a set of limit straps constructed and arranged to limit deflection of the slip joint in response to deformation between the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor (e.g., a vehicle collision, deformation between the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor possibly due to a blast, etc.). Each limit strap of the set of limit straps has a first end that attaches to a portion of the slip joint and a second end that attaches to the vehicle floor.
B60N 2/16 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile réglable en hauteur
B60N 2/24 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers
B60N 2/42 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité
B60N 2/427 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité le siège ou ses parties constitutives se déplaçant lors d'une collision
B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
A technique of jamming a victim radar includes digitizing an incident waveform received from the victim radar and convolving the digitized waveform with contents of a range trace memory. The range trace memory stores a sequence of impulses, which, when convolved with the digitized waveform, creates a corresponding sequence of delayed versions of the digitized waveform, one for each impulse in the sequence, and adds together the delayed versions to produce a single output signal. The output signal is then converted to analog form and transmitted back toward the victim radar.
A vehicle includes a vehicle ceiling, a vehicle floor, and a vehicle seat assembly that couples with the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor. The vehicle seat assembly includes a seat support that supports a vehicle seat from the vehicle ceiling, a base that forms a slip joint with the seat support from the vehicle floor, and a set of limit straps constructed and arranged to limit deflection of the slip joint in response to deformation between the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor (e.g., a vehicle collision, deformation between the vehicle ceiling and the vehicle floor possibly due to a blast, etc.). Each limit strap of the set of limit straps has a first end that attaches to a portion of the slip joint and a second end that attaches to the vehicle floor.
B60N 2/16 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile réglable en hauteur
B60N 2/24 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers
B60N 2/42 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité
B60N 2/427 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité le siège ou ses parties constitutives se déplaçant lors d'une collision
B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a fuselage assembly, a further portion that attaches with the fuselage assembly, and a propulsion assembly coupled with the further portion. The propulsion assembly is constructed and arranged to provide propulsion for the UAV. The fuselage assembly includes a fuselage body constructed and arranged to operate as a forward portion of the UAV, lateral stringers coupled with the fuselage body and extending laterally along the fuselage body, and a set of interchangeable covers to cover at least a portion of a payload bay opening defined by the fuselage body. Utilizing such a fuselage assembly offers a highly configurable mounting architecture to accommodate a wide variety of payloads.
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a fuselage assembly, a further portion that attaches with the fuselage assembly, and a propulsion assembly coupled with the further portion. The propulsion assembly is constructed and arranged to provide propulsion for the UAV. The fuselage assembly includes a fuselage body constructed and arranged to operate as a forward portion of the UAV, lateral stringers coupled with the fuselage body and extending laterally along the fuselage body, and a set of interchangeable covers to cover at least a portion of a payload bay opening defined by the fuselage body. Utilizing such a fuselage assembly offers a highly configurable mounting architecture to accommodate a wide variety of payloads.
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a fuselage assembly, a further portion that attaches with the fuselage assembly, and a propulsion assembly coupled with the further portion. The propulsion assembly is constructed and arranged to provide propulsion for the UAV. The fuselage assembly includes a fuselage body constructed and arranged to operate as a forward portion of the UAV, lateral stringers coupled with the fuselage body and extending laterally along the fuselage body, and a set of interchangeable covers to cover at least a portion of a payload bay opening defined by the fuselage body. Utilizing such a fuselage assembly offers a highly configurable mounting architecture to accommodate a wide variety of payloads.
A weapon is capable of firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition rounds. The weapon includes a barrel, a chamber member that defines a chamber configured to hold a CT round for firing from the weapon, a non-rotating carrier body, and linkage. The linkage is constructed and arranged to move the chamber member (i) from a firing position in which the chamber member is aligned with the barrel for firing the CT round to an ejection/loading position in which the chamber member is not aligned with the barrel for ejecting a spent CT round and receiving a next CT round in response to the non-rotating carrier body moving away from the barrel, and (ii) from the ejection/loading position to the firing position in response to the non-rotating carrier body moving toward the barrel.
F41A 9/45 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c.-à-d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir la chambre de cartouche ou le tube de l'arme basculant en entier d'une position de chargement vers une position de tir et vice versa
F41A 3/10 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c.-à-d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme avec un mécanisme à bloc de culasse coulissant, p. ex. verticalement
F41A 15/10 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse à bloc ou à coin du type à bloc de culasse coulissant
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Suppressing spurious signals in direct-digital synthesizers
A technique for generating analog waveforms includes combining a desired, in-band signal with a randomizing, out-of-band signal at an input of a DAC, operating the DAC to generate DAC output based on a combination of the desired signal and the randomizing signal, and filtering the DAC output to pass the desired signal while removing the randomizing signal.
H03M 1/82 - Convertisseurs numériques/analogiques avec conversion intermédiaire en intervalle de temps
H03M 1/30 - Convertisseurs analogiques/numériques du type à lecture de dessin utilisant un lecteur et un disque ou un ruban en mouvement relatif à codage non pondéré incrémentiel
H03M 1/28 - Convertisseurs analogiques/numériques du type à lecture de dessin utilisant un lecteur et un disque ou un ruban en mouvement relatif à codage non pondéré
Techniques are directed to utilizing a break‑in assembly to break-in a gear box. The break‑in assembly includes a gear box support to support the gear box. The break‑in assembly further includes a drive apparatus coupled with the gear box support, the drive apparatus being constructed and arranged to drive the gear box while the gear box is supported by the gear box support. The break‑in assembly further includes a loading apparatus disposed in a fixed position relative to the gear box support, the loading apparatus being constructed and arranged to apply loading to the gear box while the drive apparatus drives the gear box. Accordingly, the gear box may be installed on the break‑in assembly, broken in during a gear box break-in period while the gear box is installed on the break‑in assembly, removed from the break‑in assembly, and installed on a water vessel.
Techniques are directed to utilizing a break-in assembly to break-in a gear box. The break-in assembly includes a gear box support to support the gear box. The break-in assembly further includes a drive apparatus coupled with the gear box support, the drive apparatus being constructed and arranged to drive the gear box while the gear box is supported by the gear box support. The break-in assembly further includes a loading apparatus disposed in a fixed position relative to the gear box support, the loading apparatus being constructed and arranged to apply loading to the gear box while the drive apparatus drives the gear box. Accordingly, the gear box may be installed on the break-in assembly, broken in during a gear box break-in period while the gear box is installed on the break-in assembly, removed from the break-in assembly, and installed on a water vessel.
G01M 13/025 - Bancs d’essai avec moyens d’entraînement en rotation et de chargeSimulations de charge ou d’entraînement
B63H 23/06 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique pour transmettre l'action d'un appareil de propulsion unique
A belt-fed weapon includes an upper part defining a feed tray cavity, and a feed tray in the feed tray cavity, wherein the feed tray and feed-tray cavity are co-configured for lateral sliding insertion and removal of the feed tray to and from an installed position in the feed tray cavity. The arrangement enables insertion and removal of the feed tray without interference with an installed scope or similar optic, enabling maintenance or field stripping without requiring removal or re-sighting of the scope.
A flight control arrangement for a hybrid aircraft includes a fixed-wing flight (F/W) control module and vertical takeoff/landing flight (VTOL) control module. The F/W control module is an integrated component having a respective network interface connected to an aircraft data network via which it provides fixed-wing control output to network-connected fixed-wing flight components including one or more horizontal-thrust components. The VTOL control module is also an integrated component having a respective network interface to the aircraft data network via which the VTOL control module (1) observes flight status as reflected in network messages originated by the fixed-wing flight control module, and (2) based on the observed flight status, generates VTOL control output to network-connected VTOL flight components including one or more vertical-thrust components, to control VTOL flight as well as transitions to and from fixed-wing flight.
B64C 13/02 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
B64U 10/20 - Aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B64U 50/13 - Propulsion utilisant des soufflantes ou des hélices externes
B64U 70/30 - Dispositions pour le lancement, le décollage ou l'atterrissage pour capturer en vol les véhicules aériens sans pilote via un dispositif d’arrêt terrestre ou maritime, p. ex. un câble ou un filet
46.
FLIGHT CONTROL ARRANGEMENT USING SEPARATE FIXED-WING AND VTOL CONTROL MODULES
A flight control arrangement for a hybrid aircraft includes a fixed-wing flight (F/W) control module and vertical takeoff/landing flight (VTOL) control module. The F/W control module is an integrated component having a respective network interface connected to an aircraft data network via which it provides fixed-wing control output to network-connected fixed-wing flight components including one or more horizontal-thrust components. The VTOL control module is also an integrated component having a respective network interface to the aircraft data network via which the VTOL control module (1) observes flight status as reflected in network messages originated by the fixed-wing flight control module, and (2) based on the observed flight status, generates VTOL control output to network-connected VTOL flight components including one or more vertical-thrust components, to control VTOL flight as well as transitions to and from fixed-wing flight.
A firearm for firing case-telescoped (CT) rounds includes a barrel configured for transit of a bullet of a live CT cartridge in a live-fire operating mode. The live CT cartridge is chambered and fired from a live-fire chamber installed in the live-fire operating mode. The firearm further includes a blank-fire chamber configured to chamber and fire a blank CT cartridge in a blank-fire operating mode, wherein the blank-fire chamber has a second diameter less than a first diameter of the live-fire chamber, to prevent chambering of the live CT cartridge in the blank-fire operating mode. The arrangement can enhance safety by preventing accidental firing of a live round during operation when it is assumed that only blanks are being fired.
F41A 21/10 - Tubes réducteurs, c.-à-d. tubes pour tirer des munitions de calibre réduit insérés dans les tubes standard des armes à feu
F41A 21/12 - Chambres de cartoucheChemisage intérieur des chambres de cartouche
F41A 11/02 - Conception modulaire, p. ex. familles d'armes modulaires
F41A 21/48 - Moyens de montage des tubes d'arme, p. ex. montures amovibles des tubes d'arme interchangeables
F41A 21/26 - Tubes d'armeAccessoires de bouches de canonMontage des tubes d'arme spécialement adaptés pour renforcer le recul, p. ex. pour l'entraînement
48.
Light apparatus with parallel-arranged LEDs and per-LED drivers
A light apparatus includes an array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in parallel arrangement, in which the LEDs have respective first terminals coupled together for connection to a supply node of a power source that provides the drive current to the LEDs during operation. Driver circuity is disposed between respective second terminals of the LEDs and a return node of the power source. The driver circuitry includes a respective LED driver for each of the LEDs, and each LED driver includes (1) a transistor connected to the second terminal of the respective LED, and (2) a resistor in series between the transistor and a return node of the power source, the transistors of the LED drivers having respective control inputs for receiving respective LED drive signals to control operation of the LEDs.
Techniques involve utilizing a multi-track cargo handling assembly to guide individual cargo items in parallel tracks to an aft end of a deck of an amphibious air cushion vehicle when unloading from the aft end. Such a multi-track cargo handling assembly includes a framework constructed and arranged to couple with the deck of the amphibious air cushion vehicle, and a set of guide rails coupled with the framework. The set of guide rails defines the parallel tracks and is constructed and arranged to constrain movement of the cargo items along the parallel tracks.
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
B63B 25/28 - Installations de chargement, p. ex. pour le rangement ou l'arrimageNavires spécialisés à cet effet pour charges sur le pont
B60P 1/52 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des rouleaux sur l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B63B 25/22 - Installations de chargement, p. ex. pour le rangement ou l'arrimageNavires spécialisés à cet effet pour articles palettisés
B63B 35/00 - Embarcations ou structures flottantes similaires spécialement adaptées à des finalités spécifiques et non prévues ailleurs
B65G 67/60 - Chargement ou déchargement des navires
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Utilizing an air flow assembly with intermittent thruster capabilities
Techniques involve an air flow assembly to provide pressurized air, e.g., for use by an air-cushion vehicle (ACV) or other craft. The air flow assembly includes a volute having a central chamber, a lift duct, and a thruster duct. The air flow assembly further includes a set of guide members disposed between the central chamber and the thruster duct, and linkage coupled to the set of guide members. The linkage is constructed and arranged to transition the set of guide members between a closed configuration in which the set of guide members closes an opening between the central chamber and the thruster duct, and an opened configuration in which the set of guide members opens the opening between the central chamber and the thruster duct.
Techniques involve an air flow assembly to provide pressurized air, e.g., for use by an air cushion vehicle (ACV) or other craft. The air flow assembly includes a volute having a central chamber, a lift duct, and a thruster duct. The air flow assembly further includes a set of guide members disposed between the central chamber and the thruster duct, and linkage coupled to the set of guide members. The linkage is constructed and arranged to transition the set of guide members between a closed configuration in which the set of guide members closes an opening between the central chamber and the thruster duct, and an opened configuration in which the set of guide members opens the opening between the central chamber and the thruster duct.
A feed tray assembly for a belt-fed weapon includes a bottom tray portion configured for mounting at a top of the weapon. The feed tray assembly further includes a feed tray cover mounted to the bottom tray portion and configured for lateral sliding opening and closing movement, such as on laterally extending pins riding in corresponding channels of the bottom tray portion. The feed tray cover has (1) a closed position in which it covers the bottom tray portion to retain the belt of ammunition during operation, and (2) an open position laterally displaced from the closed position to enable insertion of the belt of ammunition. Due to this lateral sliding movement of the feed tray cover, a sighting optic may be mounted on the weapon with a forward portion directly above the feed tray assembly without any undesired mechanical interference.
A firearm for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition cartridges that includes a split chamber configured to fully support a CT cartridge when it is fired, and that includes i) a dynamic rear chamber portion defining a pocket in a face of a bolt, and ii) a static front chamber portion that is integral to the barrel and separate from the bolt. A cartridge extraction mechanism engages the CT cartridge prior to the CT cartridge being fired, and holds the CT cartridge in the pocket in the bolt face as the bolt moves rearward to pull the CT cartridge out of the static front chamber portion and into an ejection position. An ejector is operable to eject the CT cartridge from the pocket in the face of the bolt when the CT cartridge reaches the ejection position.
F41A 15/14 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement l'éjecteur étant monté sur ou dans le bloc de culasse
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
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Providing a load from a motor to inhibit further rotation of a propeller of an aerial vehicle while in flight
A technique for operating an aerial vehicle involves enabling a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) propeller of the aerial vehicle to rotate freely. The VTOL propeller is coupled with a VTOL motor (e.g., a 3-phase brushless DC motor). The technique further involves detecting when the VTOL propeller rotates to a predefined position relative to a direction of flight for the aerial vehicle (e.g., when blades of the VTOL propeller extend along an axis that is parallel to the direction of flight). The technique further involves, in response to detecting that the VTOL propeller has rotated to the predefined position, providing a load from the VTOL motor that inhibits further rotation of the VTOL propeller. Accordingly, while the aerial vehicle is in fixed wing horizontal flight, the controller is able to align the VTOL propeller in the direction of horizontal flight to minimize drag from the VTOL propeller.
B64C 29/00 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]
B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
B64D 31/06 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement
B64D 35/04 - Transmission de la puissance des groupes moteurs aux hélices ou aux rotorsAménagements des transmissions caractérisée par le fait que la transmission entraîne plusieurs hélices ou rotors
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64D 35/02 - Transmission de la puissance des groupes moteurs aux hélices ou aux rotorsAménagements des transmissions spécialement adaptés à des groupes moteurs spécifiques
B64C 11/00 - Hélices, p. ex. du type carénéCaractéristiques communes aux hélices et aux rotors pour giravions
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Safeguarding equipment based on detection of reduced cyclical pump performance
A technique of safeguarding equipment involves deriving a pressure pulse amplitude based on operation of a pump of the equipment, and performing a comparison operation that compares the pressure pulse amplitude value to a predefined threshold. The technique further involves performing, in response to a result of the comparison operation indicating that the pressure pulse amplitude value has fallen below the predefined threshold, a remedial activity to prevent damage to the equipment or to prevent endangerment to persons affected by the failure of the equipment. For example, in the case of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the remedial action may be to transit the UAV from a densely populated area to a rural area where landing may be possible without injuring persons or damaging the UAV.
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
F01M 1/02 - Lubrification sous pression utilisant des pompes de lubrification
F01M 1/16 - Commande de la quantité ou de la pression du lubrifiant
F01M 11/10 - Dispositifs indicateursAutres dispositifs de sécurité
F02B 61/04 - Adaptations des moteurs à l'entraînement des véhicules ou des hélicesAssociation des moteurs avec une transmission mécanique pour entraîner des hélices
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
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MANEUVERABILITY INVOLVING A FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT AND AN AERIAL VEHICLE HAVING VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING CAPABILITIES
Techniques involve releasing and/or capturing a fixed-wing aircraft (22) using an aerial vehicle (24) with VTOL capabilities while the fixed-wing aircraft (22) is in flight. For example, the vehicle (24) may take off vertically while carrying the fixed-wing aircraft (22) and then fly horizontally before releasing the fixed-wing aircraft (24). Upon release, the fixed-wing aircraft flies independently to perform a mission. After the fixed-wing aircraft has completed its mission, the vehicle may capture the fixed-wing aircraft while both are in flight, and then land together vertically. Such operation enables the fixed-wing aircraft to vertically take off and/or land while avoiding certain drawbacks associated with a conventional VTOL kit such as being burdened by weight and drag from the VTOL kit's rotors/propellers, mounting hardware, etc. during a mission which otherwise would limit the fixed-wing aircraft's maximum airspeed, ceiling, payload capacity, endurance, and so on.
Techniques involve releasing and/or capturing a fixed-wing aircraft (22) using an aerial vehicle (24) with VTOL capabilities while the fixed-wing aircraft (22) is in flight. For example, the vehicle (24) may take off vertically while carrying the fixed-wing aircraft (22) and then fly horizontally before releasing the fixed-wing aircraft (24). Upon release, the fixed-wing aircraft flies independently to perform a mission. After the fixed-wing aircraft has completed its mission, the vehicle may capture the fixed-wing aircraft while both are in flight, and then land together vertically. Such operation enables the fixed-wing aircraft to vertically take off and/or land while avoiding certain drawbacks associated with a conventional VTOL kit such as being burdened by weight and drag from the VTOL kit's rotors/propellers, mounting hardware, etc. during a mission which otherwise would limit the fixed-wing aircraft's maximum airspeed, ceiling, payload capacity, endurance, and so on.
B64D 5/00 - Aéronefs transportés par un aéronef porteur, p. ex. pour être largués ou repris en vol
B64U 10/70 - Aéronefs convertibles, p. ex. convertibles en véhicules terrestres
B64U 20/40 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote modulaires
B64U 70/20 - Dispositions pour le lancement, le décollage ou l'atterrissage pour lancer ou capturer en vol les véhicules aériens sans pilote via un autre aéronef
B64U 70/80 - Décollage ou atterrissage verticaux, p. ex. utilisant des fusées
A separated lift-thrust (SLT) aircraft includes a longitudinal-thrust engine and articulated electric rotors, at least some of which are variable-position rotors having variable orientations based on rotor position signals. Control circuitry independently controls thrust of the longitudinal-thrust engine and the thrust and orientation of each of the variable-position rotors, relative to the aircraft lifting surface and longitudinal thrust engine, to provide for commanded thrust-vectoring maneuvering of the aircraft during VTOL, fixed wing flight, and intermediate transitional states, including maintenance of a desired pose of the lifting surface independent of orientation of the rotor orientations when hovering the aircraft in windy conditions. A flight and navigation control system automates flight maneuvers and maintains desired aircraft pose and position relative to static or dynamic coordinates during station keeping, tracking, avoidance, or convergence maneuvers.
Techniques involve releasing and/or capturing a fixed-wing aircraft using an aerial vehicle with VTOL capabilities while the fixed-wing aircraft is in flight. For example, the VTOL aerial vehicle may take off vertically while carrying the fixed-wing aircraft and then fly horizontally before releasing the fixed-wing aircraft. Upon release, the fixed-wing aircraft flies independently to perform a mission (e.g., surveillance, payload delivery, combinations thereof, etc.). After the fixed-wing aircraft has completed its mission, the VTOL aerial vehicle may capture the fixed-wing aircraft while both are in flight, and then land together vertically. Such operation enables the fixed-wing aircraft to vertically take off and/or land while avoiding certain drawbacks associated with a conventional VTOL kit such as being burdened by weight and drag from the VTOL kit's rotors/propellers, mounting hardware, etc. during a mission which otherwise would limit the fixed-wing aircraft's maximum airspeed, ceiling, payload capacity, endurance, and so on.
G01S 13/933 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions d'aéronefs ou d'engins spatiaux
G01S 17/933 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour prévenir les collisions d’aéronefs ou d'engins spatiaux
A technique of managing communications among multiple modules of a munition includes receiving, by a first module of the munition, a first set of messages from a second module of the munition. The first set of messages is received in a first protocol used for communicating among the modules of the munition over a computer network. The technique further includes translating, by an interface assembly of the first module, the first set of messages in the first protocol into a second set of messages in a second protocol. The second protocol is a native protocol of the first module and is different from the first protocol. The technique still further includes providing the second set of messages from the interface module to an operational component of the first module, the operational component then responding to the second set of messages for performing a function of the munition.
H04L 69/18 - Gestionnaires multi-protocoles, p. ex. dispositifs uniques capables de gérer plusieurs protocoles
F41G 7/00 - Systèmes de commande de guidage pour missiles autopropulsés
H04L 12/54 - Systèmes de commutation par mémorisation et restitution
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
A separated lift-thrust (SLT) aircraft includes a longitudinal-thrust engine and articulated electric rotors, at least some of which are variable-position rotors having variable orientations based on rotor position signals. Control circuitry independently controls thrust of the longitudinal -thrust engine and the thrust and orientation of each of the variable-position rotors, relative to the aircraft lifting surface and longitudinal thrust engine, to provide for commanded thrust-vectoring maneuvering of the aircraft during VTOL, fixed wing flight, and intermediate transitional states, including maintenance of a desired pose of the lifting surface independent of orientation of the rotor orientations when hovering the aircraft in windy conditions. A flight and navigation control system automates flight maneuvers and maintains desired aircraft pose and position relative to static or dynamic coordinates during station keeping, tracking, avoidance, or convergence maneuvers.
B64C 27/26 - Giravions complexes, c.-à-d. aéronefs utilisant en vol à la fois les caractéristiques de l'avion et celles du giravion caractérisé par le fait qu'il est doté d'ailes fixes
B64U 10/20 - Aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]
B64C 15/12 - Commande de l'assiette, de la direction du vol ou de l'altitude par jets réactifs les jets étant des jets propulsifs le groupe propulseur étant basculable
B64C 27/28 - Giravions complexes, c.-à-d. aéronefs utilisant en vol à la fois les caractéristiques de l'avion et celles du giravion avec hélices propulsives de déplacement pouvant pivoter pour agir comme rotors de sustentation
B64C 27/52 - Basculement de l'ensemble du rotor par rapport au fuselage
G05D 1/10 - Commande de la position ou du cap dans les trois dimensions simultanément
65.
SEPARATED LIFT-THRUST VTOL AIRCRAFT WITH ARTICULATED ROTORS
A separated lift-thrust (SLT) aircraft includes a longitudinal-thrust engine and articulated electric rotors, at least some of which are variable-position rotors having variable orientations based on rotor position signals. Control circuitry independently controls thrust of the longitudinal -thrust engine and the thrust and orientation of each of the variable-position rotors, relative to the aircraft lifting surface and longitudinal thrust engine, to provide for commanded thrust-vectoring maneuvering of the aircraft during VTOL, fixed wing flight, and intermediate transitional states, including maintenance of a desired pose of the lifting surface independent of orientation of the rotor orientations when hovering the aircraft in windy conditions. A flight and navigation control system automates flight maneuvers and maintains desired aircraft pose and position relative to static or dynamic coordinates during station keeping, tracking, avoidance, or convergence maneuvers.
An amphibious air cushion vehicle includes an air cushion supported hull configured for travel on water and smooth land; a deck supported by the hull; and a dual-rail cargo system having tracks arranged longitudinally on along the hull cargo deck from an aft end. The tracks include (1) guide rails and rollers providing for guided sliding movement of palletized cargo along the tracks, and (2) locks for locking pallets in position during transport, The track is configured at the aft end for an unloading operation in which the locks are disengaged and the palletized cargo slides off the aft end onto underlying land as the vehicle is moving forward thereon. The track may be the one track of a single-track variant, or one of a pair of tracks in a two-track variant.
B63B 27/14 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des rampes, coupées ou échelles extérieures
B63B 35/00 - Embarcations ou structures flottantes similaires spécialement adaptées à des finalités spécifiques et non prévues ailleurs
67.
Cartridge extraction with dummy extractor for a cased telescoped ammunition firearm
A firearm for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition cartridges that includes a split chamber configured to fully support a CT cartridge when it is fired, and that includes i) a dynamic rear chamber portion defining a pocket in a face of a bolt, and ii) a static front chamber portion that is integral to the barrel and separate from the bolt. A cartridge extraction mechanism engages the CT cartridge prior to the CT cartridge being fired, and holds the CT cartridge in the pocket in the bolt face as the bolt moves rearward to pull the CT cartridge out of the static front chamber portion and into an ejection position. An ejector is operable to eject the CT cartridge from the pocket in the face of the bolt when the CT cartridge reaches the ejection position.
F41A 15/14 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement l'éjecteur étant monté sur ou dans le bloc de culasse
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
68.
Magazine with a moveable lip for cased telescoped ammunition cartridges
A magazine for storing cased telescoped (CT) cartridges and delivering the CT cartridges to a firearm configured to fire CT cartridges. The magazine includes a fixed lip and a moveable lip. The fixed lip and the moveable lip of the magazine are configured to prevent a CT cartridge located in a top-most position within the magazine from being pushed out a top of the magazine when the magazine is not fully inserted into a magazine well of the firearm configured to fire CT cartridges. The moveable lip may pivot laterally on a pivot point and move out of the way of the CT cartridge located in the top-most position within the magazine when the magazine is fully inserted and locked into the magazine well of the firearm configured to fire CT cartridges.
A weapon for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition includes a barrel, a chamber member and a carrier assembly. The chamber member defines a chamber for a CT round for firing, and translates between a firing position aligned with the barrel and an ejection/loading position. The chamber member is spring-biased toward the firing position. Dual-feed structure provides for both a magazine mode as well as a belt feed mode of operation.
A cased telescoped cartridge that includes a cylindrical case surrounding a projectile, a front end through which the projectile exits when the cased telescoped cartridge is fired, and a thermal protective insert located at the front end. The thermal protective insert insulates the cased telescoped cartridge from heat emanating from a barrel of a firearm into a chamber of a firearm when the cartridge is loaded into the chamber of the firearm. The thermal protective insert is made up of at least one thermally insulating material, and is integrated into the front end of the cased telescoped cartridge.
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
71.
Using a passive separator to separate air and fuel of a fuel mixture passively when delivering fuel to a combustion engine of an unmanned aerial vehicle
A fuel delivery system has a tank, a fuel pump, and an air filtering apparatus coupled with the tank and the fuel pump. The air filtering apparatus includes a housing that defines a housing chamber, a fuel flow controller coupled with the housing, and a passive separator disposed within the housing chamber. The passive separator is constructed and arranged to separate air and fuel of a fuel mixture passively while the fuel mixture enters the housing chamber from the tank and while filtered fuel exits the housing chamber toward the fuel pump in response to operation of the fuel flow controller. Such a system is well-suited for supplying fuel to a combustion engine in which consistent fuel pressure may be critical. Furthermore, the passive separator alleviates the need for a power source for active air and fuel separation, a control mechanism, and so on.
F02M 37/22 - Dispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci, p. ex. aménagées dans le système d'alimentation
F02M 37/44 - Filtres associés structurellement à des pompes
B01D 36/00 - Circuits ou combinaisons de filtres avec d'autres dispositifs de séparation
A method of operating an aircraft includes, prior to an in-flight refueling operation, operating the aircraft using fuel from a first fuel tank connected to a fuel delivery system. Subsequently, the in-flight refueling operation is performed over a refueling area while operating the aircraft from another fuel tank, including (1) disconnecting the first fuel tank from the fuel delivery system, (2) jettisoning the first fuel tank, and (3) taking on a replacement fuel tank by (a) capturing the replacement fuel tank from the refueling area and (b) bringing the captured replacement fuel tank onboard the aircraft. The replacement fuel tank is then connected to the fuel delivery system and the aircraft is operated using fuel from the replacement fuel tank.
A weapon (10) for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition includes a barrel (12), a chamber assembly (42) with a chamber member (54) and a carrier assembly (38). The chamber member defines a chamber for a CT round for firing, and translates between a firing position aligned with the barrel and an ejection/loading position. The chamber member is spring-biased toward the firing position. The carrier assembly carries the firing pin (104) and performs a recoil in which a carrier and rammer (114) move rearward from a battery position to bring the next CT round into a ramming position and to move the chamber member from the firing position to the ejection/ loading position, and performs a counter-recoil to return to the battery position and cause the rammer to push the next CT round into the chamber. The chamber member is released for biased return to the firing position for a next firing cycle.
F41A 9/45 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c.-à-d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir la chambre de cartouche ou le tube de l'arme basculant en entier d'une position de chargement vers une position de tir et vice versa
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F41A 3/30 - Éléments de verrouillage, p. ex. tenons de verrouillage, filets de vis
F41A 9/23 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p. ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs coulissants, p. ex. à mouvement de va-et-vient montés dans une arme individuelle
F41A 15/00 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu
F41A 21/12 - Chambres de cartoucheChemisage intérieur des chambres de cartouche
F41A 5/18 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive par emprunt des gaz
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
An aircraft employs articulated, variable-position electric rotors having different operating configurations and transitions therebetween, as well as variable-pitch airfoils or blades, for generating vectored thrust in the different configurations. Control circuitry generates rotor position signals and blade pitch signals to independently control rotor thrust, rotor orientation and rotor blade pitch of the variable-position rotors in a manner providing (i) the transitions among the operating configurations for corresponding flight modes of the aircraft, which may include both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) mode as well as a forward-flight mode, and (ii) commanded thrust-vectoring maneuvering of the aircraft in the different configurations, including tailoring blade pitch to optimize aspects of aircraft performance.
B64C 27/26 - Giravions complexes, c.-à-d. aéronefs utilisant en vol à la fois les caractéristiques de l'avion et celles du giravion caractérisé par le fait qu'il est doté d'ailes fixes
A 1-to-N munitions adapter that includes a physical launcher interface, a physical munitions interface, and electronic control circuitry. The physical launcher interface is operable to connect the 1-to-N munitions adapter to a single munition launcher that is i) configured and arranged to carry and launch a single munition of a first type, and ii) integrated to an airborne platform. The physical munitions interface is operable to connect the 1-to-N munitions adapter to multiple munitions of a second type. The 1-N munitions adapter i) emulates a control interface of a single munition of the first type to the single munition launcher, in part by identifying the 1-to-N munitions adapter to the single munition launcher as a single munition of the first type, and ii) selectively controls the release of munitions of the second type while the airborne platform is in flight in response to signals received from the single munition launcher.
A weapon for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition includes a barrel (10), a barrel extension (32) comprising a chamber cavity (52) aligned with the barrel, and a chamber assembly (42) with a translating chamber member (54) defining a chamber for holding a CT round for firing. The chamber member moves between a firing position in the chamber cavity and an ejection/loading position for ejecting a spent CT round and receiving a next CT round. A breech member (230, 252) closes a rear end of the chamber. A carrier performs a counter-recoil operation in which (1) the chamber member is moved from the ejection/loading position to the firing position with the next CT round therein, and (2) the breech is urged into a closed position against the next CT round in the chamber to remove headspace before the next CT round is fired from the weapon.
F41A 9/45 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c.-à-d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir la chambre de cartouche ou le tube de l'arme basculant en entier d'une position de chargement vers une position de tir et vice versa
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F41A 3/30 - Éléments de verrouillage, p. ex. tenons de verrouillage, filets de vis
F41A 9/23 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p. ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs coulissants, p. ex. à mouvement de va-et-vient montés dans une arme individuelle
F41A 21/12 - Chambres de cartoucheChemisage intérieur des chambres de cartouche
F41A 5/18 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive par emprunt des gaz
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
78.
VTOL AIRCRAFT HAVING FIXED-WING AND ROTORCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS
An aircraft includes an airframe having a fixed-wing section and a plurality of articulated electric rotors, at least some of which are variable-position rotors having different operating configurations based on rotor position. A first operating configuration is a vertical-flight configuration in which the rotors generate primarily vertical thrust for vertical flight, and a second operating configuration is a horizontal-flight configuration in which the rotors generate primarily horizontal thrust for horizontal fixed-wing flight. Control circuitry independently controls rotor thrust and rotor orientation of the variable-position rotors to provide thrust-vectoring maneuvering. The fixed-wing section may employ removable wing panels so the aircraft can be deployed both in fixed-wing and rotorcraft configurations for different missions.
An aircraft includes an airframe having a fixed-wing section and a plurality of articulated electric rotors, at least some of which are variable-position rotors having different operating configurations based on rotor position. A first operating configuration is a vertical-flight configuration in which the rotors generate primarily vertical thrust for vertical flight, and a second operating configuration is a horizontal-flight configuration in which the rotors generate primarily horizontal thrust for horizontal fixed-wing flight. Control circuitry independently controls rotor thrust and rotor orientation of the variable-position rotors to provide thrust-vectoring maneuvering. The fixed-wing section may employ removable wing panels so the aircraft can be deployed both in fixed-wing and rotorcraft configurations for different missions.
A firearm for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition cartridges that includes a split chamber configured to fully support a CT cartridge when it is fired, and that includes i) a dynamic rear chamber portion defining a pocket in a face of a bolt, and ii) a static front chamber portion that is integral to the barrel and separate from the bolt. A cartridge extraction mechanism engages the CT cartridge prior to the CT cartridge being fired, and holds the CT cartridge in the pocket in the bolt face as the bolt moves rearward to pull the CT cartridge out of the static front chamber portion and into an ejection position. An ejector is operable to eject the CT cartridge from the pocket in the face of the bolt when the CT cartridge reaches the ejection position.
F41A 15/14 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement l'éjecteur étant monté sur ou dans le bloc de culasse
F41A 3/34 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse le bloc de culasse effectuant un mouvement coulissant supplémentaire, transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 9/45 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c.-à-d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir la chambre de cartouche ou le tube de l'arme basculant en entier d'une position de chargement vers une position de tir et vice versa
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F41A 9/23 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p. ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs coulissants, p. ex. à mouvement de va-et-vient montés dans une arme individuelle
F41A 3/30 - Éléments de verrouillage, p. ex. tenons de verrouillage, filets de vis
F41A 3/10 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c.-à-d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme avec un mécanisme à bloc de culasse coulissant, p. ex. verticalement
F41A 21/12 - Chambres de cartoucheChemisage intérieur des chambres de cartouche
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
81.
Cased telescoped ammunition firearm with translating chamber
A weapon for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition includes a barrel, a chamber member and a carrier assembly. The chamber member defines a chamber for a CT round for firing, and translates between a firing position aligned with the barrel and an ejection/loading position. The chamber member is spring-biased toward the firing position. The carrier assembly carries the firing pin and (1) performs a recoil in which a carrier and rammer move rearward from a battery position to bring the next CT round into a ramming position and to move the chamber member from the firing position to the ejection/loading position, and (2) performs a counter-recoil to return to the battery position and cause the rammer to push the next CT round into the chamber. The chamber member is released for biased return to the firing position for a next firing cycle.
F41A 3/34 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse le bloc de culasse effectuant un mouvement coulissant supplémentaire, transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 9/45 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c.-à-d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir la chambre de cartouche ou le tube de l'arme basculant en entier d'une position de chargement vers une position de tir et vice versa
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F41A 9/23 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p. ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs coulissants, p. ex. à mouvement de va-et-vient montés dans une arme individuelle
F41A 3/30 - Éléments de verrouillage, p. ex. tenons de verrouillage, filets de vis
F41A 3/10 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c.-à-d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme avec un mécanisme à bloc de culasse coulissant, p. ex. verticalement
F41A 21/12 - Chambres de cartoucheChemisage intérieur des chambres de cartouche
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
82.
Cased telescoped ammunition firearm with headspace reduction
A weapon for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition includes a barrel. a chamber cavity aligned with the barrel, and a translating chamber member defining a chamber for holding a CT round for firing. The chamber member moves between a firing position in the chamber cavity and an ejection/loading position for ejecting a spent CT round and receiving a next CT round. A breech member closes a rear end of the chamber. A carrier performs a counter-recoil operation in which (1) the chamber member is moved from the ejection/loading position to the firing position with the next CT round therein, and (2) the breech is urged into a closed position against the next CT round in the chamber to remove headspace before the next CT round is fired from the weapon.
F41A 3/34 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse le bloc de culasse effectuant un mouvement coulissant supplémentaire, transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 9/45 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c.-à-d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir la chambre de cartouche ou le tube de l'arme basculant en entier d'une position de chargement vers une position de tir et vice versa
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F41A 9/23 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p. ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs coulissants, p. ex. à mouvement de va-et-vient montés dans une arme individuelle
F41A 3/30 - Éléments de verrouillage, p. ex. tenons de verrouillage, filets de vis
F41A 15/14 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement l'éjecteur étant monté sur ou dans le bloc de culasse
F41A 3/10 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c.-à-d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme avec un mécanisme à bloc de culasse coulissant, p. ex. verticalement
F41A 21/12 - Chambres de cartoucheChemisage intérieur des chambres de cartouche
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
83.
MAGAZINE FOR CASED TELESCOPED AMMUNITION CARTRIDGES WITH SIDE-WALLS HAVING CARTRIDGE ORIENTATION RIBS
A magazine (100) for storing cased telescoped (CT) cartridges. The magazine includes vertically extending side-wall ribs (110, 112) that project inwards into a loading channel. The side-wall ribs are positioned in alignment with a circumferential groove (202) in each CT cartridge. The side-wall ribs prevent a backwards oriented CT cartridge from being pushed from the loading position through the loading channel into a body of the magazine. A moveable lip (1404) at the top of the magazine may move out of the way when the magazine is attached to a firearm, to allow the CT cartridge located in the loading position to be fed vertically out of the top of magazine. Each CT cartridge may include a thermal protective insert that provides thermal insulation from heat emanating from a barrel of a firearm when the CT cartridge is located in a chamber of the firearm.
A magazine for storing cased telescoped (CT) cartridges. The magazine includes vertically extending side-wall ribs that project inwards into a loading channel. The side-wall ribs are positioned in alignment with a circumferential groove in each CT cartridge. The side-wall ribs prevent a backwards oriented CT cartridge from being pushed from the loading position through the loading channel into a body of the magazine. A moveable lip at the top of the magazine may move out of the way when the magazine is attached to a firearm, to allow the CT cartridge located in the loading position to be fed vertically out of the top of magazine. Each CT cartridge may include a thermal protective insert that provides thermal insulation from heat emanating from a barrel of a firearm when the CT cartridge is located in a chamber of the firearm.
F41A 3/34 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse le bloc de culasse effectuant un mouvement coulissant supplémentaire, transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 9/66 - Dispositions sur les chargeurs pour faciliter leur chargement, c.-à-d. leur garnissage
F41A 9/75 - Chargeurs à tambour munis d'un conduit de guidage en spirale pour les cartouches
F41A 9/67 - Dispositions sur les chargeurs pour faciliter leur chargement, c.-à-d. leur garnissage avec des moyens pour repousser l'élévateur de cartouches ou pour le verrouiller en position abaissée
F41A 9/69 - Boîtes-chargeurs comportant un élévateur de cartouches caractérisées par la disposition des cartouches en zigzag ou en plusieurs rangées
F41A 3/10 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c.-à-d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme avec un mécanisme à bloc de culasse coulissant, p. ex. verticalement
F41A 5/18 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive par emprunt des gaz
F41A 21/12 - Chambres de cartoucheChemisage intérieur des chambres de cartouche
F41A 15/14 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement l'éjecteur étant monté sur ou dans le bloc de culasse
F42B 5/045 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout du type télescopique
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CARTRIDGE EXTRACTION FOR A CASED TELESCOPED AMMUNITION FIREARM
A firearm for firing cased telescoped (CT) ammunition cartridges that includes a split chamber configured to fully support a CT cartridge when it is fired, and that includes i) a dynamic rear chamber portion (106) defining a pocket (108) in a face of a bolt (110), and ii) a static front chamber portion (112) that is integral to the barrel (100) and separate from the bolt. A cartridge extraction mechanism (116) engages the CT cartridge prior to the CT cartridge being fired, and holds the CT cartridge in the pocket in the bolt face as the bolt moves rearward to pull the CT cartridge out of the static front chamber portion and into an ejection position. An ejector (114) is operable to eject the CT cartridge from the pocket in the face of the bolt when the CT cartridge reaches the ejection position.
F41A 9/46 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c.-à-d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir la chambre de cartouche étant formée de deux éléments complémentaires, mobiles l'un par rapport à l'autre en vue du chargement
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c.-à-d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p. ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p. ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
F41A 15/04 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu spécialement adaptés pour retirer des douilles qui ont été déformées pendant le tir, p. ex. des douilles en matière plastique
F41A 15/14 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartoucheÉjecteurs de cartouche, c.-à-d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement l'éjecteur étant monté sur ou dans le bloc de culasse
A technique for adaptively disrupting UAVs detects a target UAV using a camera, monitors the target UAV's communications using a directional antenna aligned with the camera, and attempts to communicate with the target UAV to request that it land, fly away, or return to launch. With the camera trained on the UAV, the directional antenna detects down-link signals from the UAV, which the UAV may employ to communicate with a ground-based controller. Control circuitry analyzes the down-link signals and generates a disrupting signal based thereon. The disrupting signal shares characteristics with the down-link signal, such as its protocol, bit rate, and/or packet length. The directional antenna transmits the disrupting signal back toward the UAV to affect the UAV's flight.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
An articulated support includes a base and pitch-roll-yaw assembly having a pitch/roll subassembly and a yaw subassembly. The pitch/roll subassembly includes a central member configured for spring-loaded rotation about a pitch/roll axis, and the yaw subassembly has a U-shaped member configured (a) at end portions to engage under-wing connection lugs of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and (b) at a central portion to mate to the central member of the pitch/roll subassembly in a rotatable manner providing for rotation of the yaw subassembly about a yaw axis. The pitch/roll subassembly and yaw subassembly are further co-configured to define first and second fixed yaw positions in which a fuselage of the UAS is, respectively, parallel to and perpendicular to the pitch/roll axis, permitting roll motion and pitch motion of the UAS when mounted on the articulated support.
B64F 1/22 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions pour la manœuvre des aéronefs
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64F 1/10 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions pour le lancement des aéronefs utilisant des véhicules à autopropulsion
A technique for testing an electronic UUT by a test apparatus includes obtaining multiple DFTs of a test signal received from the UUT with the test apparatus configured differently for obtaining each DFT. The resulting DFTs include both valid content representing the test signal and invalid content introduced by the test apparatus. The improved technique suppresses the invalid content by generating a corrected DFT, which provides minimum magnitude values for corresponding frequencies relative to the test signal across the multiple DFTs.
A technique is directed to operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage defining a flight direction of the UAV and wing-plate assemblies that propel the UAV in the flight direction defined by the fuselage. The technique involves providing, while the flight direction defined by fuselage of the UAV points vertically from a takeoff location on the ground, thrust from propulsion units of the wing plate assemblies to fly the UAV along a vertical takeoff path. The technique further involves maneuvering, after the UAV flies along the vertical takeoff path, the UAV to align the flight direction along a horizontal flight path that is perpendicular to the vertical takeoff path. The technique further involves providing, after the UAV flies along the horizontal flight path, thrust from the propulsion units of the wing-plate assemblies to land the UAV along a vertical landing path.
B64C 29/02 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL] dont l'axe matérialisant la direction du vol est vertical lorsque l'aéronef est au sol
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UAV with wing-plate assemblies providing efficient vertical takeoff and landing capability
A technique is directed to operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage defining a flight direction of the UAV and wing-plate assemblies that propel the UAV in the flight direction defined by the fuselage. The technique involves providing, while the flight direction defined by fuselage of the UAV points vertically from a takeoff location on the ground, thrust from propulsion units of the wing-plate assemblies to fly the UAV along a vertical takeoff path. The technique further involves maneuvering, after the UAV flies along the vertical takeoff path, the UAV to align the flight direction along a horizontal flight path that is perpendicular to the vertical takeoff path. The technique further involves providing, after the UAV flies along the horizontal flight path, thrust from the propulsion units of the wing-plate assemblies to land the UAV along a vertical landing path that is perpendicular to the horizontal flight path.
B64C 27/50 - Pales repliables pour faciliter le rangement de l'aéronef
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64C 25/34 - Trains d'atterrissage caractérisés par les éléments de contact avec le sol ou une surface analogue du type à roues, p. ex. bogies à roues multiples
B64C 29/02 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL] dont l'axe matérialisant la direction du vol est vertical lorsque l'aéronef est au sol
B64D 17/80 - Parachutes fonctionnant en conjonction avec l'aéronef, p. ex. pour le freinage de celui-ci
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/08 - Commande de l'attitude, c. à d. élimination ou réduction des effets du roulis, du tangage ou des embardées
A technique involves operating a vehicle. The technique includes receiving, by processing circuitry, an accelerometer signal from an accelerometer. The technique further includes processing, by the processing circuitry, the accelerometer signal to determine whether the vehicle is currently experiencing tire skid. The technique further includes controlling, by the processing circuitry, the vehicle based on whether the vehicle is currently experiencing tire skid.
B60T 8/1761 - Régulation des freins spécialement adaptée pour la prévention du dérapage excessif des roues pendant la décélération, p. ex. ABS en fonction de la dynamique de la roue ou du frein, p. ex. du dérapage de la roue, de l'accélération de la roue ou du taux de variation de la pression du fluide de frein
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B60T 8/88 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération comportant des moyens sensibles au fonctionnement défectueux, c.-à-d. des moyens pour détecter et indiquer un fonctionnement défectueux des moyens sensibles à la condition de vitesse
B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulationMesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform includes a stationary base constructed and arranged to reside over a fixed location on a surface (e.g., a ground location, a ship's deck, a trailer or other vehicle, etc.). The UAV platform further includes a set of UAV interfaces constructed and arranged to interface directly with a UAV (e.g., a launcher, a net apparatus, etc.). The UAV platform further includes a turntable assembly which couples to the stationary base. The turntable assembly is constructed and arranged to couple to each UAV interface and control angular direction of that UAV interface over the fixed location. A method of operating a UAV platform includes deploying the UAV platform over a fixed location, preparing a UAV interface on a turntable assembly of the UAV platform, and rotating the turntable to control angular direction of the UAV interface over the fixed location.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Software and hardware for the command, control, monitoring, exploitation, and data dissemination for air, ground, surface, and subsurface remote vehicles, payloads, and data collection devices.
An in soil data collection and analysis system and process is disclosed where the data from a plurality of in soil sensors is combined with other data that is acquired by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to create a fused data set that can be used to determine an appropriate corrective action or response to the fused data.
A technique is directed to launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The technique involves positioning a UAV launcher over a ground location. The technique further involves installing, after the UAV launcher is positioned over the ground location and prior to launching the UAV, an anchor into the ground location to anchor the UAV launcher to the ground location. The technique further involves operating, after the UAV launcher is anchored to the ground location, the UAV launcher to impart launching force onto the UAV to launch the UAV, the anchor holding the UAV launcher substantially in place at the ground location to minimize energy loss as the UAV launcher imparts launching force onto the UAV. In some arrangements, the UAV launcher is capable of pivoting while remaining anchored between launches to accommodate changes in wind direction while maintaining substantial connection to the ground location for enhanced consistency and performance.
An aircraft hybrid fuel system includes a main tank and a set of flexible bladders, the main tank and the set of flexible bladders defining a fuel containment space. The system further includes a set of pathways coupling the set of flexible bladders to the main tank. The set of pathways is constructed and arranged to vent gas out of the set of flexible bladders into the main tank while fuel from a fuel source is provided into the fuel containment space defined by the main tank and the set of flexible bladders. Along these lines, each flexible bladder can be provisioned with a fuel port to provide fuel, and a separate vent port to vent gas to the main tank.
