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US4667899A
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Double swing wing self-erecting missile wing structure
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1984-11-28
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Granted: 1987-05-26
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Expires: 2004-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A self-erecting wing structure for increased missile performance and maneuverability without significant sacrifice of payload space includes a wing pivotally attached to an air frame in a retracted position in which the wing is both rotated about its spanwise axis relative to an erected position and pivoted forward alongside the air frame. Rotational components enable passing air to swing the wing to the erected position when it is released from the retracted position during flight. A secondary wing surface is included that automatically deploys to increase wing area.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry D. Wedertz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:54
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/02; F42B10/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An erectable wing structure, which comprises: an air frame; a wing having a root end, a tip end, and a spanwise axis extending therebetween, the wing being attached to the air frame in a retracted position in which the wing is both rotated from an erected position about the spanwise axis and pivoted forward alongside the air frame; said wing including means for storing a secondary wing surface within the wing while the wing is in the retracted position; means for enabling passing air to swing the wing to the erected position upon release of the wing from the retracted position during flight including; rotational components connecting said wing to said air frame; said components enabling the wing to simultaneously pivot and rotate from the retracted position to the erected position under pressure of passing air; a secondary wing surface; and means for automatically deploying the secondary wing surface when the wing is released from the retracted position to thereby increase wing area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An erectable wing structure, which comprises: an air frame; a wing having a root end, a tip end, and a spanwise axis extending therebetween, the wing being attached to the air frame in a retracted position in which the wing is both rotated from an erected position about the spanwise axis and pivoted forward alongside the air frame; said wing including means for storing a secondary wing surface within the wing while the wing is in the retracted position; means for enabling passing air to swing the wing to the erected position upon release of the wing from the retracted position during flight including; rotational components connecting said wing to said air frame; said components enabling the wing to simultaneously pivot and rotate from the retracted position to the erected position under pressure of passing air; a secondary wing surface; and means for automatically deploying the secondary wing surface when the wing is released from the retracted position to thereby increase wing area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure recited in claim 1 which includes means for locking the wing in the erected position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure recited in claim 1 which includes means for causing the wing to pop out from the retracted position when the wing is released from the retracted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure recited in claim 1 wherein the air frame includes means defining a recess in the air frame in which the wing can be stored in the retracted position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure recited in claim 1 which includes means for releasably retaining the wing in the retracted position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure recited in claim 5 wherein the retaining means includes a retainer mechanism attached to the air frame in a position to engage the tip end of the wing when the wing is in the retracted position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure recited in claim 6 wherein the retainer mechanism includes a solenoid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure recited in claim 4 wherein the wing is shaped and dimensioned to conform to the shape of the air frame when the wing is within the recess.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure recited in claim 1 wherein the deploying means includes means for enabling passing air to cause the secondary wing surface to deploy.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-25 | 1994-11-24 | 1995-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-25 | 1998-11-24 | 1999-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |