US3841585A
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Constant bearing course homing missile
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1973-03-06
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A passive or semiactive homing missile using an optical sensor. The sensor includes a wide-angle lens and a quadrature detector. When a moving target is acquired, signals are generated to turn the missile toward the target. These signals are integrated and are used to turn the sensor to lead the target. The missile will eventually settle on a constant bearing (collision) course with the target. If the target makes changes in speed or direction, the missile will change direction to re-establish a collision course to the target.
Inventors
- 👤 Euterneck E Evers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:00
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F41G7/20; F41G7/22; F41G7/2253; F41G7/2213; F41G7/226; F41G7/2273; F41G7/2293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A homing missile having an elongated body with a longitudinal axis and yaw and pitch control means and including: optical sensor means including a wide-angle lens and a matrix detector and means for supporting said lens and detector; a first set of respective operators for said control means; logic means connected to said detector for providing output control signals as inputs to said operators; a pair of summers having inputs connected to the inputs of said operators and each having an output; and a second set of respective operators attached between said body and said means for supporting and having inputs connected to said outputs of said summer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A homing missile having an elongated body with a longitudinal axis and yaw and pitch control means and including: optical sensor means including a wide-angle lens and a matrix detector and means for supporting said lens and detector; a first set of respective operators for said control means; logic means connected to said detector for providing output control signals as inputs to said operators; a pair of summers having inputs connected to the inputs of said operators and each having an output; and a second set of respective operators attached between said body and said means for supporting and having inputs connected to said outputs of said summer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The missile as defined in claim 1 wherein said summers are integrators.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The missile as defined in claim 1 wherein said summers are accumulators.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |