US3776490A
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Missile with thrust vector and aerodynamic control
Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
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Filing: 1972-07-28
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A jet propelled missile is provided with jet spoilers at its trailing end for thrust vector control and with other spoilers forwardly of its center of gravity for aerodynamic control. Both the jet spoilers and the other spoilers are operated from the same control device. The other spoilers are located adjacent the trailing ends of fins located on the forward end of the missile and can be displaced between an inoperative position recessed in the surface of the missile and an operative position projecting outwardly from the outer surface of the missile. The side edges of the other spoilers which extend outwardly from the missile can be recessed for a portion of their length for increasing the efficiency of aerodynamic control.
Inventors
- 👤 D Weis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:44
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/60; F42B10/66; F42B10/665; F42B10/62; F42B10/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A jet propelled missile including first means for thrust vector control and second means for aerodynamic control for the application of transverse forces, control means for regulating both of said first and second means, and fins extending in the axial direction of said missile and positioned on and extending outwardly from said missile forwardly of its center of gravity; wherein the improvement comprises that said first means includes first spoilers located at the trailing end of said missile, and said second means includes second spoilers positioned adjacent the trailing edges of said fins and forwardly of the center of gravity of said missile, said spoilers arranged to be displaced between an inoperative position and an operative position and in the operative position said second spoilers project outwardly from the outer surface of said missile at the trailing edges of said fins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A jet propelled missile including first means for thrust vector control and second means for aerodynamic control for the application of transverse forces, control means for regulating both of said first and second means, and fins extending in the axial direction of said missile and positioned on and extending outwardly from said missile forwardly of its center of gravity; wherein the improvement comprises that said first means includes first spoilers located at the trailing end of said missile, and said second means includes second spoilers positioned adjacent the trailing edges of said fins and forwardly of the center of gravity of said missile, said spoilers arranged to be displaced between an inoperative position and an operative position and in the operative position said second spoilers project outwardly from the outer surface of said missile at the trailing edges of said fins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
A jet propelled missile, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second spoilers comprise a first end located adjacent the outer surface of said missile in the operative position, a second end located spaced outwardly from the outer surface of said missile in the operative position, and a pair of spaced side edges extending between said first end and said second end and said side edges being recessed inwardly toward one another for a portion of the length thereof between said first and second ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A jet propelled missile, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said missile having recesses formed in its outer surface for receiving said second spoilers in the inoperative position, and the first ends of said second spoilers being pivotally secured to said missile within said recesses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A jet propelled missile, as set forth in claim 3, wherein a displaceable latch member is located within each of said recesses for holding said second spoilers in the inoperative position within said recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A jet propelled missile, as set forth in claim 4, wherein a spring means is arranged within said missile in engagement with said second spoiler for biasing said second spoiler into the operative position when said latch member is released.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |