US3957356A
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System for simulating missile target motion using steering mirrors
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1975-03-28
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1995-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A system for reflecting a collimated beam of radiation with two mirrors including a gimbal mount, steering rod, an articulated spatial parallelogram linkage for one mirror, a pivot joined to one joint of the parallelogram for the second mirror and a pivoted frame and parallelogram mechanism for supporting the mirrors.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Payne Pledger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:09
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V17/00; F21V17/02; F21S; F21S11/00; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F41G7/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A system for simulating missile target motion using steering mirrors comprising: a gimbal; a first mirror pivotally mounted within the gimbal; a base; a frame pivotally mounted on said base and adapted to support said gimbal; a first pair of parallel links pivotally mounted on the base; a second pair of parallel links connecting said first pair of parallel links to said frame; means connecting one pair of first and second parallel links to another pair of first and second parallel links and maintaining the one pair in a spaced relationship to the other pair; a first bifurcated link at one end connected to sad means; a second bifurcated link at one end connected to said first bifurcated link; a slider bearing means connecting the first and second bifurcated links; an arm, pivotally mounted to the frame, connected to one end of said second bifurcated link; a second mirror mounted on said arm; and a steering rod attached normal to said first mirror and extending through said slider bearing means, whereby movement of said first mirror by the steering rod will coordinate the movement of the second mirror and the angular relationship between said mirrors will remain constant.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
198 words
A system for simulating missile target motion using steering mirrors comprising: a gimbal; a first mirror pivotally mounted within the gimbal; a base; a frame pivotally mounted on said base and adapted to support said gimbal; a first pair of parallel links pivotally mounted on the base; a second pair of parallel links connecting said first pair of parallel links to said frame; means connecting one pair of first and second parallel links to another pair of first and second parallel links and maintaining the one pair in a spaced relationship to the other pair; a first bifurcated link at one end connected to sad means; a second bifurcated link at one end connected to said first bifurcated link; a slider bearing means connecting the first and second bifurcated links; an arm, pivotally mounted to the frame, connected to one end of said second bifurcated link; a second mirror mounted on said arm; and a steering rod attached normal to said first mirror and extending through said slider bearing means, whereby movement of said first mirror by the steering rod will coordinate the movement of the second mirror and the angular relationship between said mirrors will remain constant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system for simulating missile target motion using steering mirrors according to claim 1 wherein said first and second bifurcated links have a universal swivel type joint at one end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system for simulating missile target motion using steering mirrors according to claim 1 wherein said arm is pivotally mounted to the frame at two points along a common axis with said first mirror.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3420594A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |