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Infrared detection device

US5299499A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1992
Grant dateApr 5, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42C13/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Infrared detection device carried by a missile falling to earth and rotating about its axis with a given inclination, said device being intended to trigger off firing of the missile when it detects a source of infrared emission of predetermined type, the device comprising at least one infrared detector sensitive to the infrared emission of said sources and an amplifier device connected to the output of the detector.

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