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Weapon training systems
Assignee: Gemalto Terminals Ltd
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A weapons-effect simulating system especially suitable for use with missile-launching weapons such as bazookas. The system includes sighting means for aiming the launcher at a target and a source of electromagnetic radiation having its orientation or direction changed with respect to the sighting means by generated signals applied to a control system coupling the sighting means and the source. Subsystem apparatus for generating the control signals include aerodynamic and kinematic simulation circuits; the output of the aerodynamic circuit representing the dynamic response of the simulated missile to, for example, changes in sidewise acceleration, and the output of the kinematic circuit representing, for example, random flight disturbances and crosswinds.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Thomas Ormiston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:07
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/26; F41G3/2616; F41G3/2622; F41G3/2655; F41G3/265; F41G7/00; F41G7/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising: aiming means for aiming at a target; a source to provide a beam of electromagnetic radiation directed generally toward the target; a linkage between said aiming means and said source to control the direction of the beam from said source relative to the orientation of said aiming means, said linkage being responsive to a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to changes in the orientation of said aiming means and in response to difference information representative of the difference in the orientation of said aiming means and said source; said means for generating including aerodynamic simulation circuit means for introducing a signal component representative of the flight characteristics of a missile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising: aiming means for aiming at a target; a source to provide a beam of electromagnetic radiation directed generally toward the target; a linkage between said aiming means and said source to control the direction of the beam from said source relative to the orientation of said aiming means, said linkage being responsive to a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to changes in the orientation of said aiming means and in response to difference information representative of the difference in the orientation of said aiming means and said source; said means for generating including aerodynamic simulation circuit means for introducing a signal component representative of the flight characteristics of a missile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A missile launcher simulator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said source comprises a laser.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 1, in combination with a target simulator comprising a detector for receiving said beam when said source is orientated with a predetermined accuracy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 3, including an indicator connected to the output of said detector for indicating information concerning the accuracy of the aim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 3, including means for sending a signal from said target simulator to said launcher simulator when said detector detects said beam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 5, wherein said launcher simulator includes a target range timer initiated by the sending of a beam by said source and terminated by the reception of a signal from said target simulator to generate a signal related to the time interval between initiation and termination of said signal indicative of the target range.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 6, including a missile range timer connected to produce a signal related to the assumed missile range, and means for comparing the outputs of said target range timer and said missile range timer and for generating a hit-enabling signal when said timers are substantially equal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 7, wherein said hit-enabling signal is applied to modulate the beam produced by said source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 1, including a timer connected to produce a signal indicative of the assumed missile range.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for illuminating a small area within the field of view of said aiming means, the position of said illuminated area corresponding to the orientation of said source.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 1, comprising manually-operable means for generating said control signal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 11, wherein said manually-operable means comprises at least one potentiometer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said difference information is derived from said control signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 1, including a switch connected so as in one position to connect manually-operable means to the input of said generating means and in another position to apply said control signal to the input of said generating means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said generating means includes means for forming a signal dependent upon the orientation of said aiming means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 15, wherein said forming means comprises a rate gyro and an integrator connected to the output of said gyro.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
109 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising: aiming means for aiming at a target; a source to provide a beam of electromagnetic radiation directed generally toward the target; a linkage between said aiming means and said source to control the direction of the beam from said source relative to the orientation of said aiming means, said linkage being responsive to a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to difference information representative of the difference in the orientations of said aiming means and said source, said generating means comprising an aerodynamic simulation circuit including an amplifier, and a kinematic simulation circuit including two integrators connected in cascade.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
109 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising: aiming means for aiming at a target; a source to provide a beam of electromagnetic radiation directed generally toward the target; a linkage between said aiming means and said source to control the direction of the beam from said source relative to the orientation of said aiming means, said linkage being responsive to a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to difference information representative of the difference in the orientations of said aiming means and said source, said generating means comprising an aerodynamic simulation circuit including an amplifier, and a kinematic simulation circuit including two integrators connected in cascade.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 17, wherein the gain of said amplifier is variable in accordance with a signal dependent upon the assumed range of a simulated missile.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
112 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising; aiming means for aiming at a target; means for illuminating a small area within the field of view of said aiming means; a linkage between said aiming means and said illuminating means for positioning said small area in said field of view in a position dependent upon a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to changes in the orientation of said aiming means and in response to difference information concerning the position of said small area within said field of view, said means for generating including simulation circuit means for introducing a signal component representative of the dynamic characteristics of a missile.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
112 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising; aiming means for aiming at a target; means for illuminating a small area within the field of view of said aiming means; a linkage between said aiming means and said illuminating means for positioning said small area in said field of view in a position dependent upon a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to changes in the orientation of said aiming means and in response to difference information concerning the position of said small area within said field of view, said means for generating including simulation circuit means for introducing a signal component representative of the dynamic characteristics of a missile.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 19, comprising manually-operable means for generating said control signal.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 20, wherein said manually-operable means comprises at least one potentiometer.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 19, wherein said difference information is derived from said control signal.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
43 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 19, including a switch connected so As in one position to connect manually-operable means to the input of said generating means and in another position to apply said control signal to the input of said generating means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 19, wherein said generating means includes means for forming a signal dependent upon the orientation of said aiming means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 24, wherein said forming means comprises a rate gyro and an integrator connected to the output of said gyro.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
113 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising: aiming means for aiming at a target; means for illuminating a small area within the field of view of said aiming means; a linkage between said aiming means and said illuminating means for positioning said small area in said field of view in a position dependent upon a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to changes in the orientation of said aiming means and in response to difference information concerning the position of said small area within said field of view; said generating means comprises an aerodynamic simulation circuit including an amplifier, and a kinematic simulation circuit including two integrators connected in cascade.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
113 words
A missile launcher simulator comprising: aiming means for aiming at a target; means for illuminating a small area within the field of view of said aiming means; a linkage between said aiming means and said illuminating means for positioning said small area in said field of view in a position dependent upon a control signal; and means for generating said control signal in response to changes in the orientation of said aiming means and in response to difference information concerning the position of said small area within said field of view; said generating means comprises an aerodynamic simulation circuit including an amplifier, and a kinematic simulation circuit including two integrators connected in cascade.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
29 words
A simulator as claimed in claim 26, wherein the gain of said amplifier is variable in accordance with a signal dependent upon the assumed range of a simulated missile.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |