Techniques for controlling access through a slot on a projectile
US7829830B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A slot cover actuation assembly controls access through a slot on a projectile. The slot cover actuation assembly includes a slot cover, a fastener (e.g., a screw), and an actuator (e.g., a squib device). The fastener is arranged to position the slot cover at an installation position on the projectile. The slot cover covers the slot on the projectile when the slot cover resides at the installation position. The actuator is arranged to release the slot cover from the installation position on the projectile. The slot cover uncovers the slot on the projectile when the actuator releases the slot cover from the installation position on the projectile, thus allowing a control surface member (e.g., a fin) to deploy.
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