Guidance seeker system with optically triggered diverter elements

    公开(公告)号:US06766979B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-27

    申请号:US10123459

    申请日:2002-04-16

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    Abstract: A guidance seeker system for a projectile includes a plurality of photoconductive sensing elements symmetrically disposed about a central axis of the projectile. When a target is illuminated with a light source, a lens transmits light reflected from the target to one or more of the photoconductive sensing elements. Dependent on which photoconductive sensing element is irradiated, a variance between the line of flight of the projectile and the target is determined. A voltage impulse resulting from irradiation of the photoconductive sensing element triggers actuation of a course corrector, such as a diverter, to nudge the line of flight of the projectile to increase the likelihood of the projectile reaching the desired target. This guidance seeking system is particularly effective when the target is designated with a pulsed laser.

    Method and system for preventing salvage fusing of nuclear attack weapons
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and system for preventing salvage fusing of nuclear attack weapons 失效
    防止核打击武器融合的方法和制度

    公开(公告)号:US4967667A

    公开(公告)日:1990-11-06

    申请号:US118773

    申请日:1987-10-22

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    CPC classification number: G21J1/00 F42B12/32 Y10S376/909

    Abstract: A system for preventing salvage fusing of nuclear warhead attack weapons including an interceptor weapon having detecting means operably associated therewith for detecting an attack weapon at a predetermined distance. A disarming mechanism operably associated with the interceptor weapon for preventing detonation of the nuclear warhead. The interceptor weapon includes an explosive device for destroying the interceptor weapon during a period when the nuclear warhead is disarmed and hurling numerous particles at the attack weapon. Upon impact, the particles destroy the attack weapon thereby preventing it from ever reaching its full explosive potential.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于防止核弹头攻击武器的救援融合的系统,包括拦截器武器,其具有与其可操作地相关联的检测装置,用于以预定距离检测攻击武器。 与拦截武器可操作地相关联以防止核弹头爆炸的解除机制。 拦截武器包括一个爆炸装置,用于在核弹头被解除武装并在攻击武器上投掷无数粒子的时期,摧毁拦截武器。 撞击后,颗粒会破坏攻击武器,防止其发挥其全部爆炸的潜力。

    Intrusion detection apparatus
    3.
    发明授权
    Intrusion detection apparatus 失效
    入侵检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US4197529A

    公开(公告)日:1980-04-08

    申请号:US878560

    申请日:1978-02-17

    CPC classification number: G08B13/26

    Abstract: A specially configured cable, which, in use, has a cross section which is mmetrical to a vertical line, but asymmetrical to a horizontal line, is used for an intrusion detection system. It comprises an external sheath, which may be round or rectangular in cross section. An inner conductor is positioned below the center of the cable. It is supported in place by a thin, substantially flat, sheet of insulating material, which is attached to the inner surface of the outer sheath. This particular configuration maximizes the change in capacitance caused by an intruder passing over the cable. The cable is connected to a time-domain reflectometer, which can display on a screen the location of the intrusion with respect to an end of the cable as well as the probable type of intrusion.

    Abstract translation: 一种特殊配置的电缆,其在使用中具有与垂直线对称但与水平线不对称的横截面,用于入侵检测系统。 它包括外部护套,其可以是横截面的圆形或矩形。 内导体位于电缆中心的下方。 它通过薄的,基本上平坦的绝缘材料片支撑在适当的位置,绝缘材料片附接到外护套的内表面。 这种特定的配置使入侵者通过电缆所引起的电容变化最大化。 电缆连接到时域反射计,可以在屏幕上显示相对于电缆末端的入侵位置以及可能的入侵类型。

    Spatially distributed transducer for towed line array applications
    4.
    发明授权
    Spatially distributed transducer for towed line array applications 失效
    用于拖线阵列应用的空间分布传感器

    公开(公告)号:US3939466A

    公开(公告)日:1976-02-17

    申请号:US543749

    申请日:1975-01-24

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201 Y10T29/49005

    Abstract: Transducers based on the variable reluctance concept, employing magnetiza, soft, plastic materials. These materials serve as the isolator between the conductors of a coaxial cable. Such materials exist in considerable variety. The magnetization is azimuthal, such as can be generated by electrical currents flowing through the coaxial cable. Any isolated section of the coaxial cable constitutes a transducer, the conductors at one end of which form the terminals, while those at the other end are connected together to provide a closed electrical circuit. Pressure changes, caused, for example, by acoustic signals, on the outer surface of this transducer produce changes in volume, which in turn induce electrical signals due to changes of the magnetic flux. The conductors of the cable transducer can be in the form of wire braids or metal films, neither of which will significantly change the elastic characteristics of the magnetizable plastic material.Transducers of this type exhibit an electrical source impedance which is essentially equal to the resistance of the conductors. This eliminates the need of impedance changing preamplifiers. The output signals can be, therefore, transmitted directly over long distances by simple wires placed in the interior of the central, hollow, inner conductor.

    Abstract translation: 基于可变磁阻概念的传感器,采用可磁化,柔软,塑料材料。 这些材料用作同轴电缆的导体之间的隔离器。 这些材料存在相当多样的。 磁化是方位角的,例如可以通过流过同轴电缆的电流产生。 同轴电缆的任何隔离部分构成换能器,其一端的导体形成端子,而另一端的导体连接在一起以提供封闭的电路。 在该换能器的外表面上由例如声信号引起的压力变化产生体积变化,这又导致由于磁通量的变化引起的电信号。 电缆传感器的导体可以是线编织物或金属膜的形式,这两者都不会显着改变可磁化塑料材料的弹性特性。

    Distributed temperature sensor
    5.
    发明授权
    Distributed temperature sensor 失效
    分布式温度传感器

    公开(公告)号:US3938385A

    公开(公告)日:1976-02-17

    申请号:US473251

    申请日:1974-05-24

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    CPC classification number: G01K11/32 G01K1/026 G01K13/00 G01K7/00 G01K7/343

    Abstract: A distributed temperature sensor, in the form of a coaxial cable terminated in its characteristic impedance, comprising: an inner metallic conductor; a cylindrical, flexible, nonconductive material, surrounding the metallic conductor, having a plurality of axial voids extending throughout the length of the cable; a temperature-sensitive dielectric filling the axial voids, the voids being plugged at each end; an outer conductor surrounding the nonconductive material; and an optional elastomeric jacket surrounding the outer conductor.The invention also relates to apparatus for taking a continuous readout of a distributed temperature field, using the coaxial cable as a key element.

    Abstract translation: 一种以其特征阻抗端接的同轴电缆形式的分布式温度传感器,包括:内部金属导体; 围绕金属导体的圆柱形,柔性的非导电材料,具有延伸穿过电缆整个长度的多个轴向空隙; 填充轴向空隙的温度敏感电介质,空隙在每一端被堵塞; 围绕非导电材料的外导体; 以及围绕外部导体的可选弹性护套。

    ENERGY SAVING COMPONENT
    6.
    发明申请
    ENERGY SAVING COMPONENT 审中-公开
    节电组件

    公开(公告)号:US20100127000A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-27

    申请号:US12448001

    申请日:2008-01-17

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    Abstract: The invention described here provides different embodiments of a component part which exhibits high heat insulation and high heat energy storage for use in residential and industrial constructions. It is based on a latent heat storage by phase changes of particular materials in a temperature range equal to room temperature. The component part can be packaged in mats which are similar to films with air chambers (known as bubble wrap) used for packaging sensitive and fragile articles. Moreover, the component part can be rendered fire-resistant. In its most simple embodiment, it can bring about significant energy savings for heating and cooling when incorporated in walls, ceilings and floors of buildings. By integrating the material with geothermal heat pumps and solar collectors, said energy savings for heating and cooling can be increased by up to 80 percent, compared to conventional construction methods.

    Abstract translation: 这里描述的发明提供了在住宅和工业结构中使用的具有高绝热性和高热能储存的部件的不同实施例。 它是基于特定材料在等于室温的温度范围内相变的潜热储存。 组件可以包装在与用于包装敏感和脆弱物品的气室(称为气泡包装)的薄膜相似的垫中。 此外,组件可以变成耐火的。 在其最简单的实施例中,当结合到建筑物的墙壁,天花板和地板中时,它可以实现显着的节能加热和冷却。 通过将材料与地热热泵和太阳能集热器相结合,与常规施工方法相比,加热和冷却节能可以提高高达80%。

    Guidance seeker system with optically triggered diverter elements
    7.
    发明授权
    Guidance seeker system with optically triggered diverter elements 失效
    具有光学触发转向元件的引导探测器系统

    公开(公告)号:US06817569B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-16

    申请号:US09619949

    申请日:2000-07-20

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    Abstract: A guidance seeker system for a projectile includes a plurality of photoconductive sensing elements symmetrically disposed about a central axis of the projectile. When a target is illuminated with a light source, a lens transmits light reflected from the target to one or more of the photoconductive sensing elements. Dependent on which photoconductive sensing element is irradiated, a variance between the line of flight of the projectile and the target is determined. A voltage impulse resulting from irradiation of the photoconductive sensing element triggers actuation of a course corrector, such as a diverter, to nudge the line of flight of the projectile to increase the likelihood of the projectile reaching the desired target. This guidance seeking system is particularly effective when the target is designated with a pulsed laser.

    Abstract translation: 用于射弹的引导引导系统包括围绕射弹的中心轴对称设置的多个感光元件。 当用光源照射目标时,透镜将从目标反射的光透射到一个或多个感光元件。 依赖于哪个光电传感元件被照射,确定射弹的飞行线与目标之间的方差。 由光电感测元件的照射引起的电压脉冲触发一个路线校正器(例如转向器)的致动,以推动射弹的飞行线,以增加弹丸到达所需目标的可能性。 当用脉冲激光器指定目标时,该指导寻求系统特别有效。

    Reticle for use in a guidance seeker for a spinning projectile
    8.
    发明授权
    Reticle for use in a guidance seeker for a spinning projectile 失效
    用于旋转抛射体的引导者的光罩

    公开(公告)号:US06357695B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-19

    申请号:US09562822

    申请日:2000-05-01

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    CPC classification number: G01S3/788 F41G7/222 F41G7/2253 F41G7/2293

    Abstract: A reticle for a guidance seeker for spinning projectiles comprises a substrate; a pattern of a plurality of alternating light modulating structures, such as opaque and light transmitting, or light absorbing and light reflecting areas on the substrate such that an image of a target moving on the substrate will generate a plurality of pulses corresponding to the number of lines crossed by the image, the number of pulses increasing as the image moves outwardly from the center of the reticle; and a distinguishable, unambiguous, and singly periodic feature of the pattern, which is readily detectable every time the target image moves circumferentially, completing a full circle around the center of the reticle.

    Abstract translation: 用于纺纱射弹的引导引导器的掩模版包括基底; 多个交替光调制结构的图案,例如不透明和透光,或在基板上的光吸收和光反射区域,使得在基板上移动的目标的图像将产生对应于基板的数量的多个脉冲 由图像交叉的线,随着图像从标线的中心向外移动,脉冲数增加; 以及图案的可区别的,明确的和单一的周期性特征,其每当目标图像周向移动时可以容易地检测到,围绕标线的中心完成一整圈。

    Reticle for use in a guidance seeker for a spinning projectile

    公开(公告)号:US6076765A

    公开(公告)日:2000-06-20

    申请号:US2370

    申请日:1998-01-02

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    CPC classification number: G01S3/788 F41G7/222 F41G7/2253 F41G7/2293

    Abstract: A reticle for a guidance seeker for spinning projectiles comprises a substrate; a pattern of a plurality of alternating light modulating structures, such as opaque and light transmitting, or light absorbing and light reflecting areas on the substrate such that an image of a target moving on the substrate will generate a plurality of pulses corresponding to the number of lines crossed by the image, the number of pulses increasing as the image moves outwardly from the center of the reticle; and a distinguishable, unambiguous, and singly periodic feature of the pattern, which is readily detectable every time the target image moves circumferentially, completing a full circle around the center of the reticle.

    Guidance seeker for small spinning projectiles
    10.
    发明授权
    Guidance seeker for small spinning projectiles 失效
    小型射弹引导者

    公开(公告)号:US5529262A

    公开(公告)日:1996-06-25

    申请号:US417398

    申请日:1995-04-05

    Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath

    Abstract: A guidance seeker for a spinning projectile defined by its angular momentum vector, comprises a lens system or a millimeter-wave antenna for receiving radiation derived from a target and forming an image of the target. The lens system has a reticle having a pattern of concentric circles nutating about the projectile angular momentum vector such that the received radiation is modulated by the target image as the image moves across the concentric circles. The millimeter-wave antenna generates concentric lobes nutating about the projectile angular momentum vector such that the received radiation is modulated by the target image as the image moves across the concentric lobes. A detector is coupled to the lens system or the antenna for receiving the modulated radiation. The detector is adapted to generate an output in response to the received modulated radiation. A circuit is provided to process the output from the detector to determine the deviation of the target image from the axis of the concentric circles or lobes.

    Abstract translation: 用于由其角动量向量定义的旋转射弹的引导者包括用于接收从目标导出的辐射并形成目标图像的透镜系统或毫米波天线。 透镜系统具有一个具有围绕射弹角动量矢量的同心圆图案的掩模版,使得当图像移动穿过同心圆时,所接收的辐射被目标图像调制。 毫米波天线产生围绕射弹角动量矢量的同步叶片,使得当图像移动穿过同心叶片时,所接收的辐射被目标图像调制。 检测器耦合到透镜系统或天线,用于接收经调制的辐射。 检测器适于响应于所接收的调制辐射而产生输出。 提供电路来处理来自检测器的输出,以确定目标图像与同心圆或叶的轴线的偏差。

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