Model rockets with divisible nose cones
US12257522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H27/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, devices and methods for model rocketry are provided. According to some aspects, new forms of model rocket nose cones, other model rocket components, and methods for their use, are provided. A new form of reversibly-divisible nose cone is provided, including a plurality of housing sections forming an interior payload section and, in some embodiments, including a locking mechanism(s) configured to hold the plurality of housing sections together during the initial phases of flight. In some embodiments, such a locking mechanism is unlocked, and the housing sections are separated, at least in part, in an ejection phase of model rocket flight. In some embodiments, such a locking mechanism is unlocked, at least in part, by increased air resistance and tension from shock cord(s) of a model rocket. Shock cord mounting arms are provided, including eyelet(s), mounted at an angle to a trailing surface of the nose cone.
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