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Nutating split petal flare for projectile fluid dynamic control

US9062945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2011
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B10/50
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and methods for fluid dynamically controlling a projectile are disclosed. At least one actuator coupled to at least one common actuation structure is actuated to provide an actuation force via the common actuation structure. The actuation force is transferred through at least one linkage structure to at least one fluid dynamic control surface coupled thereto.

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