Harmonized turret with multiple gimbaled sub-systems
US9032859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H5/266
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Multiple independently gimbaled devices, such as an electro-optical sensor and machine gun, are mounted to a rotating platform on a vehicle. The platform can rotate to prevent one device from blocking the other while aiming at an off-board location. A control system can harmonize the rotation of the device gimbals and rotating platform so that they remain pointed at the same location. The platform can be rotated to place a firing weapon downwind of a sensor or otherwise compensate for effects of one on the other.
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