US4482107A
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Control device using gas jets for a guided missile
Assignee: THOMSON-BRANDT 173 BL HAUSSMANN 75008 PARIS FRANCE
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Filing: 1982-06-28
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2002-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A control device using gas jets makes it possible to modify the flight direction of a guided missile. This device comprises an energy source supplying a gas flow to a set of fixed nozzles arranged in an annular member within which are coaxially placed movable sleeves, respectively provided with gas passage openings or ports. Means are provided for positioning these openings so as face the inlets of the nozzles, in order to divert the gas flow towards one of the nozzles.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre Metz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:40
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/80; F02K9/88; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/60; F42B10/66; F42B10/663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A gas control device for steering guided missiles, comprising: an annular nozzle holder member having four equally spaced nozzles; first and second sleeve means coaxially arranged inside said annular member with each of said first and second sleeves having four spaced gas passages which are not equally spaced; and positioning means having two stable states in order to divert a gas flow towards one of said four nozzles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A gas control device for steering guided missiles, comprising: an annular nozzle holder member having four equally spaced nozzles; first and second sleeve means coaxially arranged inside said annular member with each of said first and second sleeves having four spaced gas passages which are not equally spaced; and positioning means having two stable states in order to divert a gas flow towards one of said four nozzles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second sleeves are movable in rotation relative to the annular nozzle holder member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein one of the two sleeves is movable in rotation and the other is movable in translation relative to the annular nozzle holder member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the two sleeves are movable in translation relative to the annular nozzle holder member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein each of the ends of the second movable sleeve is coupled to a gas generator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the positioning means of the first and second sleeves comprise a rotary pneumatic actuator with two stable positions mounted in a recess located in the annular nozzle holder member and mechanically coupled to an outer part of the sleeves.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a third sleeve comprising a set of gas passage openings or ports, said third sleeve being adjacent to the second sleeve and rigidly fixed to the annular nozzle holder member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein each of the ends of this third sleeve is coupled to a gas generator.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-13 | 1988-05-14 | 1988-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-13 | 1992-05-14 | 1992-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-13 | 1996-05-14 | 1996-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |