US3938443A
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Logic module
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1974-06-17
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1994-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A logic module system comprising a plurality of cams adapted to be moved byxternal forces, such as ram air pistons, rate controlled springs, or the like. The cams are in contact with a spring loaded control member or plunger. Each individual cam is profiled to present a control surface to the plunger at specified time intervals or "windows." Dependent on the combined control surfaces present at any instant in time, the spring loaded plunger will respond in a prescribed manner to activate a series of mechanical elements, for example, as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A. Wolski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:30
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/28; F42C15/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
251 words
A control mechanism comprising environmental sensing means having an energy output; actuation initiation means; time delay means; first, second and third cam means movable from an initial position to a final actuation position; plunger means coacting with said first and second cam means and movable from an initial position blocking movement of said third cam means; said first cam means being driven under control of said time delay means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing finite travel of said plunger means; said second cam means being driven by energy developed by said environmental sensing means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing full travel of said plunger means; said third cam means carrying said actuation initiation means and being connected to said second cam means through an energy storage means; said plunger means blocking movement of said third cam means until energy has been stored in said energy storage means; whereby, when said first and second cam means move into the actuated position, said plunger will move into a position unlocking said third cam means and allowing said third cam means to move into the actuation initiation position; said first cam means being provided with an overrun control surface coacting with a forward end of said plunger means and effective therewith to block actuation in the event movement of said first cam means precedes movement of said second cam means by a finite amount.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
251 words
A control mechanism comprising environmental sensing means having an energy output; actuation initiation means; time delay means; first, second and third cam means movable from an initial position to a final actuation position; plunger means coacting with said first and second cam means and movable from an initial position blocking movement of said third cam means; said first cam means being driven under control of said time delay means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing finite travel of said plunger means; said second cam means being driven by energy developed by said environmental sensing means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing full travel of said plunger means; said third cam means carrying said actuation initiation means and being connected to said second cam means through an energy storage means; said plunger means blocking movement of said third cam means until energy has been stored in said energy storage means; whereby, when said first and second cam means move into the actuated position, said plunger will move into a position unlocking said third cam means and allowing said third cam means to move into the actuation initiation position; said first cam means being provided with an overrun control surface coacting with a forward end of said plunger means and effective therewith to block actuation in the event movement of said first cam means precedes movement of said second cam means by a finite amount.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
The control mechanism of claim 1 further including: said plunger means having first and second contoured portions and an intermediate relieved portion; and said third cam means having first and second surfaces coacting with said contoured portions respectively of said plunger means; so that said third cam means is initially prevented from movement by coaction of said first contoured surface of said plunger and said first surface of said third cam means; and said third cam means, when activated, is locked in actuated position by coaction of said second contoured surface of said plunger and said second surface of said third cam means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
300 words
A control mechanism comprising: environmental sensing means having an energy output; actuation initiation means; time delay means; first, second and third cam means movable from an initial position to a final actuation position; plunger means coacting with said first and second cam means and movable from an initial position blocking movement of said third cam means; said first cam means being driven under control of said time delay means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing finite travel of said plunger means; said second cam means being driven by energy developed by said environmental sensing means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing full travel of said plunger means; said third cam means carrying said actuation initiation means and being connected to said second cam means through an energy storage means; said plunger means blocking movement of said third cam means until energy has been stored in said energy storage means; whereby, when said first and second cam means move into the actuated position, said plunger will move into a position unlocking said third cam means and allowing said third cam means to move into the actuation initiation position; said plunger means having first and second contoured portions and an intermediate relieved portion; and said third cam means having first and second surfaces coacting with said contoured portions respectively of said plunger means; so that said third cam means is initially prevented from movement by coaction of said first contoured surface of said plunger and said first surface of said third cam means; and said third cam means, when activated, is locked in actuated position by coaction of said second contoured surface of said plunger and said second surface of said third cam means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
300 words
A control mechanism comprising: environmental sensing means having an energy output; actuation initiation means; time delay means; first, second and third cam means movable from an initial position to a final actuation position; plunger means coacting with said first and second cam means and movable from an initial position blocking movement of said third cam means; said first cam means being driven under control of said time delay means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing finite travel of said plunger means; said second cam means being driven by energy developed by said environmental sensing means from an initial position blocking movement of said plunger means to an actuation position allowing full travel of said plunger means; said third cam means carrying said actuation initiation means and being connected to said second cam means through an energy storage means; said plunger means blocking movement of said third cam means until energy has been stored in said energy storage means; whereby, when said first and second cam means move into the actuated position, said plunger will move into a position unlocking said third cam means and allowing said third cam means to move into the actuation initiation position; said plunger means having first and second contoured portions and an intermediate relieved portion; and said third cam means having first and second surfaces coacting with said contoured portions respectively of said plunger means; so that said third cam means is initially prevented from movement by coaction of said first contoured surface of said plunger and said first surface of said third cam means; and said third cam means, when activated, is locked in actuated position by coaction of said second contoured surface of said plunger and said second surface of said third cam means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The control mechanism of claim 3 further including: said first cam means being provided with an overrun control surface coacting with a forward end of said plunger means and effective therewith to block actuation in the event movement of said first cam means precedes movement of said second cam means by a finite amount.
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