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公开(公告)号：US6113027A
公开(公告)日：2000-09-05
申请号：US851721
申请日：1992-03-16
Applicant: Gary R. Redford
Inventor： Gary R. Redford
Abstract: A flight launched fiber optic dual payout system (10) for a command guided missile (12) is disclosed which combines a missile (12) with two fiber optic cable dispensers (18, 20) into a single unit that can mount to a single launch station of a launch platform (14). The dual payout system (10) of the present invention includes a missile (12) having a missile dispenser (18) for dispensing a first fiber optic cable (22) connected to the missile (12) and a launch platform dispenser (20) for dispensing a second fiber optic cable (24) detachably connected to the missile dispenser (20). The first and second fiber optic cables (22, 24) are connected by a length of reinforced cable splice or leader line (26) which is housed in a protective retainer (28) on a launch platform interface unit (16) that operates to mount the missile (12) to the launch platform (14) and complete a fiber optic data link between the missile (12) and the launch platform (14). In a "launch-ready" position, the launch platform interface unit (16) separates the launch platform dispenser (20) from the missile dispenser (18) to facilitate payout of the fiber optic cable (22, 24). Upon missile launch, the launch platform dispenser (20) is retained with the launch platform (14). Further, the launch platform interface unit (16) provides a universal interface (36) for attaching any given command guided missile (12) to variety of high-speed, mobile launch platforms (14) such as aircraft and helicopters.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于指挥导弹（12）的飞行发射的光纤双支付系统（10），其将导弹（12）与两根光纤光缆分配器（18,20）组合成单个单元，其可以安装到单个发射 发射台站（14）。 本发明的双重支付系统（10）包括具有导弹分配器（18）的导弹（12），用于分配连接到导弹（12）的第一光缆（22）和用于发射平台分配器（20）的发射台分配器 分配可拆卸地连接到导弹分配器（20）的第二光纤电缆（24）。 第一和第二光纤电缆（22,24）通过一定长度的加强的电缆接头或引导线（26）连接，该长度线（26）被容纳在发射平台接口单元（16）上的保护保持器（28）中，所述发射平台接口单元（16） 导弹（12）发射到发射平台（14），并完成导弹（12）和发射台（14）之间的光纤数据链路。 在“发射就绪”位置，发射平台接口单元（16）将发射平台分配器（20）与导弹分配器（18）分开，以便于光纤电缆（22,24）的发射。 在导弹发射时，发射平台分配器（20）与发射平台（14）一起保留。 此外，发射平台接口单元（16）提供用于将任何给定的命令导弹（12）附接到各种各样的高速，移动发射平台（14）（诸如飞机和直升机）的通用接口（36）。
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公开(公告)号：US5058969A
公开(公告)日：1991-10-22
申请号：US521197
申请日：1990-05-09
Applicant: Stanley P. D. Peterson , Gary R. Redford
Inventor： Stanley P. D. Peterson , Gary R. Redford
CPC classification number: B65H57/22 , B65H49/02 , G02B6/4457 , B65H2701/32
Abstract: An optical fiber dispensing system (30) includes a canister (42) within which an optical fiber (12) is wound, and a helix dampener (40) that reduces the helical diameter of the optical fiber (12) as it is paid out from the canister (42) along a payout axis (20). The canister (42) is either a cylinder or a slightly tapered cone. The helix dampener (40) is a structure overlying the payout end of the canister (42) and extending beyond the canister (42) along the payout axis (20). The interior surface of the helix dampener (40) defines a locus (36) of points whose distance from the payout axis (20) decreases with increasing distance from the canister (42), to an opening (38) through which the optical fiber (12) is dispensed. The interior surface of the helix dampener (40) is preferably as a series of discontinuous rings (48) whose central opening diameter decreases with increasing distance from the canister (42), or as a smooth continuous axially symmetric surface (84) whose distance from the payout axis (20) decreases with increasing distance from the canister (42). The gradual reduction of the diameter of the helical pattern of the optical fiber (12) by the helix dampener (40) stabilizes the path of the optical fiber (12) prior to its exiting from the dispenser (30).
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公开(公告)号：US5444235A
公开(公告)日：1995-08-22
申请号：US160130
申请日：1993-12-02
Applicant: Gary R. Redford
Inventor： Gary R. Redford
CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 , H04N3/1587 , H04N5/2253
Abstract: A sensor system includes a sensor having a planar array of sensor elements, each of which produces an output responsive to an energy input. The sensed energy reaching the sensor elements is controlled by at least two, and preferably a plurality of, light valves. A controller selects one of the light valves at a time to transmit energy of a scene segment impinging upon the light valve. An optical fiber bundle includes an optical fiber cable for each light valve extending from the sensor to the respective light valve. Each optical fiber cable has an optical fiber for each element of the sensor array. Preferably, each light valve is divided into a plurality of pixels, arranged such that the optical fibers of each optical fiber cable map the energy impinging upon each pixel of one of the light valves to a corresponding respective planar sensor element of the sensor array. A lens focuses a scene onto the light valves, such that a segment of the scene is imaged onto each of the light valves.
Abstract translation: 传感器系统包括具有传感器元件的平面阵列的传感器，每个传感器元件产生响应于能量输入的输出。 到达传感器元件的感测能量由至少两个，优选多个光阀控制。 一个控制器一次选择其中一个光阀，以传递碰到光阀的场景段的能量。 光纤束包括用于从传感器延伸到各个光阀的每个光阀的光纤电缆。 每个光纤电缆具有用于传感器阵列的每个元件的光纤。 优选地，每个光阀被分成多个像素，每个光纤布置成使得每个光纤电缆的光纤将照射在一个光阀的每个像素上的能量映射到传感器阵列的对应的相应的平面传感器元件。 透镜将场景聚焦到光阀上，使得场景的一部分成像到每个光阀上。
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公开(公告)号：US5031982A
公开(公告)日：1991-07-16
申请号：US527619
申请日：1990-05-23
Applicant: Gary R. Redford
Inventor： Gary R. Redford
CPC classification number: F42B15/04
Abstract: A filament (36) of a material having resilient springlike characteristics is helically wound to form a hollow tubular guide (34) for an optical fiber (14) dispensed from a wound stack (37). The guide can have a constant diameter (34) or, alternatively, include portions of a different diameter (44, 50, 52). A further embodiment especially advantageous for use in a helicopter (10) positions a rigid tube (58) around the guide (56) leaving a portion of the guide extending from the rigid tube.
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公开(公告)号：US5029772A
公开(公告)日：1991-07-09
申请号：US359238
申请日：1989-05-31
Applicant: Gary R. Redford
Inventor： Gary R. Redford
Abstract: A drumlike canister onto which a filament is wound is rotatably mounted to an airborne vehicle, the axis of rotation being generally parallel to the vehicle longitudinal axis. At launch, as the filament unwinds and is payed out the canister is rotated to remove the twist from the filament produced on winding.
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公开(公告)号：US4996420A
公开(公告)日：1991-02-26
申请号：US417370
申请日：1989-10-05
Applicant: Gary R. Redford
Inventor： Gary R. Redford
CPC classification number: G01M11/088 , G01M11/35
Abstract: Optical signal attenuation due to bends in an optical fiber (12) is measured by bending a segment of the optical fiber (12) into the shape of interest, measuring the attenuation in that segment, propagating the bent region along the length of the optical fiber (12), and repeating the measurement. The attenuation as a function of the position of the bent segment along the length of the optical fiber (12) is thereby measured. The approach is of particular interest in determining peel point bending loses along the length of the optical fiber (12) to identify areas of signal transmission.
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公开(公告)号：US5031997A
公开(公告)日：1991-07-16
申请号：US500449
申请日：1990-03-28
Applicant: Gary R. Redford , Daniel K. Schotter , Stanley P. D. Peterson
Inventor： Gary R. Redford , Daniel K. Schotter , Stanley P. D. Peterson
CPC classification number: G02B6/4457
Abstract: An optical fiber (18) payout system for a missile (10) which is to be hot-launched from a tube (12) reinforces that part of the fiber to be exposed to propulsion gases by juxtaposing with one or more wires (24) and encasing within a thermally protective sheath (22) forming a so-called leader (20). The leader (20) extends outwardly of the missile aft end (16) and is releasably secured within a rail assembly (32) by a flexible strip (46) having a line of perforations (48) extending along its longitudinal axis. The outer end portion of the leader (20) is secured to an anchor block (52). On launch, the leader (20) tears loose from the flexible strip (46), the restraining action of which prevents optical fiber predispensing.
Abstract translation: 用于从管（12）热发射的用于导弹（10）的光纤（18）支付系统通过与一根或多根电线（24）和并置而将该部分纤维加强以暴露于推进气体中， 封装在形成所谓的引导件（20）的热保护套（22）内。 引导件（20）延伸到导弹后端部（16）的外侧，并且通过具有沿其纵向轴线延伸的穿孔线（48）的柔性条带（46）可释放地固定在轨道组件（32）内。 引导件（20）的外端部分固定到锚块（52）上。 在发射时，领导者（20）从柔性条（46）撕裂，其抑制作用阻止了光纤预先分配。
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公开(公告)号：US5029960A
公开(公告)日：1991-07-09
申请号：US574577
申请日：1990-08-27
Applicant: George H. Hulderman , Gary R. Redford , Gregory LoStracco
Inventor： George H. Hulderman , Gary R. Redford , Gregory LoStracco
CPC classification number: B65H55/00 , G02B6/4457
Abstract: A fiber optic cannister includes a compliant baselayer underlying layers of an optical fiber wound onto a bobbin. The compliant material is useful to form a base layer over which the layers of optical fiber are wound. The use of such a compliant baselayer eliminates the need to fabricate and stock expensive baselayer wire material.
Abstract translation: 纤维光纤插座包括缠绕在线轴上的光纤的层之下的柔性基底层。 顺应性材料可用于形成其上缠绕有光纤层的基底层。 使用这种符合标准的底层消除了制造和储存昂贵的基底线材料的需要。
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公开(公告)号：US4935620A
公开(公告)日：1990-06-19
申请号：US359199
申请日：1989-05-31
Applicant: Daniel K. Schotter , Gary R. Redford
Inventor： Daniel K. Schotter , Gary R. Redford
CPC classification number: G01M11/088
Abstract: A method and apparatus for payout testing of an optical fiber. The invention involves the attachment of a pod to a high speed aircraft with a parachute released during flight to initiate payout. The apparatus of the invention includes a bobbin mounted on a craft for retaining a coil of optical fiber and a parachute for using the air or fluid flow past the craft when the craft is in motion to pull the fiber from the coil. In a specific embodiment, the invention includes an electrooptical circuit for sending and receiving an optical signal along the fiber. Further, more specific, embodiments contemplate the use of load cells on the craft and parachute ends of the fiber to measure tension. This information is then transmitted to a receiver for analysis and/or storage. Other specific embodiments include a brake for inhibiting the payout of fiber during aborted test runs and a turns counter for providing a measure of the rate and amount of fiber payout.
