Inert launch control simulator
US12332011B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05F1/462
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device (210) is provided for simulating launch activation of a missile. The missile has a rocket motor and a payload. The device connects to a launch controller (380) for the motor and an ordnance controller (390). The device includes a direct current (DC) power supply (220); a circuit board (440); a payload jack (340); and data jacks (350, 360). The circuit board (440) includes a voltage regulator (570, 580), a thrust vector control (TVC) circuit (510), input, output and power plugs (550, 560, 590). The power plug (590) connects to the power supply (220). The payload jack (340) connects the output plug (560) to the ordnance controller (390) and to the TVC circuit (510). The output data jack (350) connects the circuit board (440) to the ordnance controller (390). The input data jack (360) connects the circuit board (440) to the launch controller (380). The circuit board (440) receives a signal from the launch controller (380) to which said ordnance controller (390) responds.
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