US3170403A
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Flywheel for generator in ordnance missile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1951-05-18
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1971-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurence B Heilprin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:46
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/28; F42C15/295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN A MISSILE HAVING A TARGET RESPONSIVE ELECTRONIC FUSE AND AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR ADAPTED TO POWER SAID FUSE, IMPROVED AIR-RESPONSIVE MEANS THEREIN FOR DRIVING SAID GENERATOR WHICH WILL RAPIDLY BRING SAID GENERATOR UP TO OPERATING SPEED AND ALSO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERATOR SPEED TO MAINTAIN SAID FUSE SENSITIZED DURING MISSILE TRAVEL THROUGH THE STRATOSPHERE, SAID IMPROVED MEANS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: AN AIR DRIVEN TURBINE MOUNTED IN THE NOSE OF SAID MISSILE, A GEAR TRAIN CONNECTED TO SAID TURBINE TO INCREASE ITS EFFECTIVE STARTING TORQUE, A FLYWHEEL MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT OF SAID GENERATOR, AND A CLUTCH COUPLING THE OUTPUT OF SAID GEAR TRIN TO THE SHAFT OF SAID GENERATOR, SAID AIR DRIVEN TURBINE IMPARTING A RAPID INITIAL ROTATION TO SAID GENERATOR AND FLYWHEEL BY MEANS OF SAID GEAR TRAIN, AND SAID FLYWHEEL MAINTAINING THE SPEED OF SAID GENERATOR DURING MISSILE TRAVEL THROUGH THE STRATOSPHERE, SAID CLUTCH BEING ADAPTED TO REMOVE THE LOAD OF SAID GEAR TRAIN FROM THE SHAFT OF SAID GENERATOR WHEN THE GENERATOR ROTATIONAL POWER IS BEING SUPPLIED BY SAID FLYWHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN A MISSILE HAVING A TARGET RESPONSIVE ELECTRONIC FUSE AND AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR ADAPTED TO POWER SAID FUSE, IMPROVED AIR-RESPONSIVE MEANS THEREIN FOR DRIVING SAID GENERATOR WHICH WILL RAPIDLY BRING SAID GENERATOR UP TO OPERATING SPEED AND ALSO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERATOR SPEED TO MAINTAIN SAID FUSE SENSITIZED DURING MISSILE TRAVEL THROUGH THE STRATOSPHERE, SAID IMPROVED MEANS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: AN AIR DRIVEN TURBINE MOUNTED IN THE NOSE OF SAID MISSILE, A GEAR TRAIN CONNECTED TO SAID TURBINE TO INCREASE ITS EFFECTIVE STARTING TORQUE, A FLYWHEEL MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT OF SAID GENERATOR, AND A CLUTCH COUPLING THE OUTPUT OF SAID GEAR TRIN TO THE SHAFT OF SAID GENERATOR, SAID AIR DRIVEN TURBINE IMPARTING A RAPID INITIAL ROTATION TO SAID GENERATOR AND FLYWHEEL BY MEANS OF SAID GEAR TRAIN, AND SAID FLYWHEEL MAINTAINING THE SPEED OF SAID GENERATOR DURING MISSILE TRAVEL THROUGH THE STRATOSPHERE, SAID CLUTCH BEING ADAPTED TO REMOVE THE LOAD OF SAID GEAR TRAIN FROM THE SHAFT OF SAID GENERATOR WHEN THE GENERATOR ROTATIONAL POWER IS BEING SUPPLIED BY SAID FLYWHEEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |