US3795065A
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Device for introducing in real target observation systems apparent motion characteristics quite different from the real characteristics
Assignee: Airbus Group SAS
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Filing: 1972-07-11
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1992-07-11
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a target animator and more particularly to a command mixer operating on a weapon system which substantially includes a sighting telescope movable in elevation and in azimuth responsively to command signals emitted by the aimer, a first input of said mixer receiving said commands and a second input thereof being provided to receive disrupting signals designed to selectively simulate varied movements of a target which may be towed or parachuted or even motionless.
Inventors
- 👤 P Aubert
- 👤 M Poesy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:54
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/26; F41G3/2616; F41G3/2694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of animating a moving or stationary real target for training in aiming at moving targets comprising the stePs of aligning the optical axis of an aiming device on a real target, continuously moving the optical axis back into alignment with the real target to compensate for the relative movement of the optical axis and the real target, simultaneously providing disrupting signals to cause relative movements of the optical axis and the real target through movement of said optical axis of said aiming device in accordance with said disrupting signals whereby a predetermined apparent complex animation of the real target is simulated, which animation is superior to its true capabilities so as to provide more elaborate characteristics consistent with the rapidity of response of a weapon system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of animating a moving or stationary real target for training in aiming at moving targets comprising the stePs of aligning the optical axis of an aiming device on a real target, continuously moving the optical axis back into alignment with the real target to compensate for the relative movement of the optical axis and the real target, simultaneously providing disrupting signals to cause relative movements of the optical axis and the real target through movement of said optical axis of said aiming device in accordance with said disrupting signals whereby a predetermined apparent complex animation of the real target is simulated, which animation is superior to its true capabilities so as to provide more elaborate characteristics consistent with the rapidity of response of a weapon system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
A target animator in combination with a moving or stationary real target to enable an operator to obtain training in aiming at moving targets comprising a real target, an aiming device aimed along its optical axis on an aiming line at said real target, means to move said aiming device connected to said aiming device, a disrupting signal generator means for simulating target movements by movement of the optical axis of said aiming device and thus causing relative movements of said optical axis and said real target, command mixer means connected between said disrupting signal generator means and said moving means having an input from said disrupting signal generator means and an output connected to said moving means, and a command signal transmitting means for cancelling instantaneous angular error between said aiming line and said real target connected to another input of said command mixer means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
A target animator in combination with a moving or stationary real target to enable an operator to obtain training in aiming at moving targets comprising a real target, an aiming device aimed along its optical axis on an aiming line at said real target, means to move said aiming device connected to said aiming device, a disrupting signal generator means for simulating target movements by movement of the optical axis of said aiming device and thus causing relative movements of said optical axis and said real target, command mixer means connected between said disrupting signal generator means and said moving means having an input from said disrupting signal generator means and an output connected to said moving means, and a command signal transmitting means for cancelling instantaneous angular error between said aiming line and said real target connected to another input of said command mixer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
A target animator according to claim 2, further characterized by said command signal transmitting means including lever means for controlling the azimuth angle of said aiming device and other lever means for controlling the elevation angle of said aiming device, both said lever means connected to said command mixer means; said moving means including motor control means to move said aiming device in accordance with signals from said command mixer means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A target animator according to claim 2 further characterized by said moving means including motor control means to move said aiming device in accordance with signals from said command mixer means, and synchronizing means linked with movements of said target connected to said disrupting signal generator means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A target animator according to claim 2, further characterized by said command signal transmitting means including servo means to automatically move said aiming device back onto said real target and further including a mixer connected to said servo means and said disrupting signal generator means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A target animator according to claim 5, further characterized by means to produce disrupting signals in synchronized relationship with movements of said real target connected to said disrupting signal generator means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A target animator according to claim 6, further characterized by said disrupting signals being jamming signals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
A target animator according to claim 7, further characterized by said aiming device including tracking means and a remote-controlled installation, said servo means receiving signals from said disrupting signal generator means applied through said mixer to a first group of circuit means in said servo means for disrupting servo-loops specific to said tracking means, and a second group of circuit means receiving signals from said disrupting signal generator means and said tracking means to control a firing facility.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A target animator according to claim 2, further characterized by synchronizing means linked with movements of said target connected to said disrupting signal generator means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
A target animator in combination with a moving or stationary real target to enable an operator to obtain training in aiming at moving targets comprising a reAl target, an aiming device aimed along its optical axis on an aiming line at said real target, a firing platform supporting said aiming device and suitable to support the operator for aiming said aiming device, gear means connected to drive said firing platform having electrical means to control movement of said gear means, a disrupting signal generator means for simulating target movements by movement of the optical axis of said aiming device and thus causing movements of said optical axis and said real target connected to said electrical means whereby a trainee operator can move said aiming device to continuously compensate for the aforementioned relative movements of said optical axis and said real target.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
A target animator in combination with a moving or stationary real target to enable an operator to obtain training in aiming at moving targets comprising a reAl target, an aiming device aimed along its optical axis on an aiming line at said real target, a firing platform supporting said aiming device and suitable to support the operator for aiming said aiming device, gear means connected to drive said firing platform having electrical means to control movement of said gear means, a disrupting signal generator means for simulating target movements by movement of the optical axis of said aiming device and thus causing movements of said optical axis and said real target connected to said electrical means whereby a trainee operator can move said aiming device to continuously compensate for the aforementioned relative movements of said optical axis and said real target.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A target animator according to claim 10, further characterized by synchronizing means linked with the planned movements of said target connected to said disrupting signal generator means.
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) | 1977-03-04 | 1977-09-03 | 1978-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-04 | 1981-09-03 | 1982-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-04 | 1985-09-03 | 1986-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |