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Electrically actuated weapon system

US8033207B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventor

Wayne W. Smith · Holland, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 15, 2009
Grant date	Oct 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF41A19/64
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrically actuated weapon system is provided, which may be mounted in a robotic vehicle or device, and controlled remotely by a user. In particular, the electrically actuated weapon system is composed of an electrically actuated weapon, a weapon control means connected thereto, and a controller means remotely located therefrom. The controller means is in wireless communication with the weapon control means, which is operable to control three linear actuators which cycle the weapon. These linear actuator means are controlled electronically, based on communications received from the controller means. Accordingly, if the weapon is stolen, lost, or captured by an enemy combatant during combat, the weapon will cease to be functional. Further, the weapon can be reliably operated from remote locations, as the cycling of the weapon is not dependent upon recoil forces.

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