US4531299A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Analog inclination data system
Assignee: UNITED STTES OF AMERICA REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY OF NAVY
•
Filing: 1984-03-21
•
Granted: 1985-07-30
•
Expires: 2004-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A means for taking roller paths inclination data as part of a weapon systemlignment sequence. An accelerometer sensor sends out a DC signal representative of tilt. This signal is amplified and fed to a difference amplifier where a reference signal from a similar channel is subtracted. The difference signal is filtered to remove ship's motion and sent to a scaler circuit for providing an output voltage representing the inclination difference between the two sensors.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis E. Wolfe
- 👤 Ross K. Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:22
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G5/00; F41G5/14; F41G5/20; F41G5/22; G; G01; G01C; G01C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
The method for measuring the angular displacement between elements of a weapon system and a reference plane, the steps of: a. providing a sensed reference signal proportional to the tilt of one element of the weapon system that has been designated the reference plane; b. providing a sensed measured signal proportional to the tilt of each of the other elements of said weapon system; c. subtracting said reference signal from each of said measured signals to provide difference voltages; d. filtering each of said measured signals to remove the effect of the low frequency motion of said elements; and e. scaling said difference voltages to provide output signals proportional to the difference in tilt between said reference element and each of the measured elements.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
The method for measuring the angular displacement between elements of a weapon system and a reference plane, the steps of: a. providing a sensed reference signal proportional to the tilt of one element of the weapon system that has been designated the reference plane; b. providing a sensed measured signal proportional to the tilt of each of the other elements of said weapon system; c. subtracting said reference signal from each of said measured signals to provide difference voltages; d. filtering each of said measured signals to remove the effect of the low frequency motion of said elements; and e. scaling said difference voltages to provide output signals proportional to the difference in tilt between said reference element and each of the measured elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
In a device for taking roller path inclinations data as part of a weapon system and alignment sequence, the combination comprising: a. first circuit sensing means including an accelerometer for generating an output signal proportional to the tilt of a reference plane; b. second circuit means including an accelerometer for generating an output signal proportional to the tilt of an element of said weapon system; c. subtracting circuit means connected to said first and second circuit sensing means for subtracting said first generated signal from said second generated signal and providing an output signal that is proportional to the difference in tilt of said reference plane and said element of said weapon system; and d. filter circuit means connected to the output of said subtracting circuit means for substantially removing the effects of the slow roll motion of the ship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
In a device for taking roller path inclinations data as part of a weapon system and alignment sequence, the combination comprising: a. first circuit sensing means including an accelerometer for generating an output signal proportional to the tilt of a reference plane; b. second circuit means including an accelerometer for generating an output signal proportional to the tilt of an element of said weapon system; c. subtracting circuit means connected to said first and second circuit sensing means for subtracting said first generated signal from said second generated signal and providing an output signal that is proportional to the difference in tilt of said reference plane and said element of said weapon system; and d. filter circuit means connected to the output of said subtracting circuit means for substantially removing the effects of the slow roll motion of the ship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 2 wherein each of said circuit sensing means has a separate power supply.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 2 further comprising a scaling circuit connected to said filter circuit means to allow for excessive fluctuations in power supply voltage and sensor voltage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said filter circuit means is tuned to 0.02H z .
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the accelerometers of said first and second circuit sensing means have an output voltage of ±5 volts DC.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 6 further comprising a single conductor miniature coax cable connecting the output signal of each of said circuit sensing means to said subtracting circuit means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3537307A
Cited
US3851399A
Cited
US3938258A
Cited
US3945128A
Cited
US4277895A
Cited
SU832334A1
Cited
DE3139239A1
Cited
US4470199A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-07-29 | 1989-01-28 | 1989-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-29 | 1993-01-28 | 1993-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-29 | 1997-01-28 | 1997-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |