公开(公告)号：US08594147B1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13216611

申请日：2011-08-24

Applicant: Gregory Burke ,  Luke Helsel ,  Thomas DeVoe ,  Jacqueline Quinn Baeder ,  David Bound

Inventor： Gregory Burke ,  Luke Helsel ,  Thomas DeVoe ,  Jacqueline Quinn Baeder ,  David Bound

IPC: H01S3/091

CPC classification number: F41A19/58 ,  F41A19/63 ,  H01S3/027 ,  H01S3/061 ,  H01S3/0941 ,  H01S3/1685 ,  H01S5/4025

Abstract: A diode pumped solid-state laser for high shock, high vibration environments such as those found in laser ignition systems for artillery systems which internally integrate into the breech of an artillery system such as a 155 mm howitzer. The diode pumped solid-state laser employs a unique gain medium mounting which permits its use in such high shock/high vibration environments. Contributing further to robustness is a monolithic design based on diode arrays mounted in a linear configuration along with an advanced polycrystalline gain medium laser rod. Advantageously, and in sharp contrast to laser ignition systems incorporating flash lamps, the diode pumped solid-state laser of the present invention permits a seamless integration into a howitzer artillery weapons system without other complex mounting provisions or shock isolation system(s). Of further advantage, the diode pumped solid-state laser of the present invention facilitates integration into existing breech hardware with relatively only minor modification. This simplifies design of allied such breech and laser assemblies, their integration requirements, and further results in a reduced total system weight.

Abstract translation: 一种用于高冲击，高振动环境的二极管泵浦固态激光器，例如在火炮系统的激光点火系统中发现的那些，其内部集成到诸如155mm榴弹炮的炮兵系统的后膛中。 二极管泵浦固态激光器采用独特的增益介质安装，允许其在如此高的冲击/高振动环境中使用。 进一步提高稳健性是一种基于二极管阵列的单片设计，二极管阵列与先进的多晶增益介质激光棒一起呈线性配置。 有利地，与包含闪光灯的激光点火系统形成鲜明对比的是，本发明的二极管泵浦固体激光器允许无缝集成到榴弹炮炮兵武器系统中，而无需其他复杂的安装设备或防震隔离系统。 更进一步的优点是，本发明的二极管泵浦固体激光器有助于集成到现有的后膛硬件中，而相对仅有微小的修改。 这简化了联盟的这种后膛和激光组件的设计，它们的集成要求，并进一步降低了总系统重量。

公开(公告)号：US09175914B1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US14492533

申请日：2014-09-22

Applicant: James Bird ,  James Giacchi ,  Russell Jones, III ,  Matthew Moeller ,  David Bound

Inventor： James Bird ,  James Giacchi ,  Russell Jones, III ,  Matthew Moeller ,  David Bound

IPC: F41F1/08 ,  F41A3/72

CPC classification number: F41A3/72 ,  F41A7/02 ,  F41A19/08

Abstract: A remotely-operated gun is mounted in a cradle having a linear actuator for charging the gun. A charging adapter that is fixed to the linear actuator enables different types of guns to be charged. The charging adapter is easily configured to accommodate different gun types.

Abstract translation: 远程操作的枪安装在具有用于对枪充电的线性致动器的支架中。 固定到线性执行器的充电适配器可以对不同类型的枪进行充电。 充电适配器易于配置以适应不同的枪类型。