Abstract:
There is provided an arming apparatus for a store, the apparatus comprising: a first attachment system and a second attachment system; a linking connector coupled with the first attachment system and the second attachment system; and an arming clip; wherein each of the first attachment system and the second attachment system comprises: a first frangible connector coupled with the arming unit and the linking connector; and a second frangible connector coupled with the linking connector and the store. The linking connector is coupled to the first attachment system via a first coupling arrangement and is coupled to the second attachment system via a second coupling arrangement, wherein the first coupling arrangement and the second coupling arrangement are different. Each of the first coupling arrangement and the second coupling arrangement are manually secure.
Abstract:
A suspension lug arrangement for a store suitable for aerial deployment has an outer surface and includes at least one lug region including a lug disposed in a body of the store. The lug includes a base portion embedded within and joined to the body of the store and a head portion extending outward from the base portion to the outer surface of the store, the head portion including an outer surface aligned with an adjacent portion of the outer surface of the body. The at least one lug region further includes a well at least partially surrounding the lug, a compressible member disposed within the well, and a plug retained within the well and engaging the compressible member disposed therein.
Abstract:
A computer implemented method for integrating a platform, different stores, and/or carriage racks is implemented in an electronics control system that is communicatively couplable to each of the platform, the different stores, and/or the carriage racks. The computer implemented method includes defining parameters for a plurality of predetermined electrical interfaces for predetermined platforms, stores, and carriage racks, and message sets corresponding thereto, identifying electrical interfaces of the platform, at least one store and/or at least one carriage rack based on the defined parameters, communicating different messages between the platform, the store and/or the carriage rack without affecting an Operational Flight Program (OFP) of the platform, with each communication between the platform, and the store and/or the carriage rack being independent, translating messages between the platform and the store and/or the carriage rack, and controlling operation of the carriage rack and/or the store based on the messages.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a payload activation device. The payload activation device comprises a camera having a fixed focal length, arranged to capture an image of an object on a platform for carrying a payload having the payload activation device, wherein when the payload is in a first position relative to the platform the image of the object is in a first focussed state and when the payload is in a second position relative to the platform the image of the object is in a second focussed state. The payload activation device also comprises a processor configured to determine whether the image of the object is in the first focussed state or the second focussed state and to cause actuation of an activation mechanism within the payload when the image of object is in the second focussed state to activate the payload. The present invention also provides a deployable payload having the payload activation device and an aircraft for carrying the deployable payload.
Abstract:
An aircraft pylon comprising a body for mounting to an aircraft, a suspension mechanism mounted on said body and being configured for attaching thereto a payload, and a moving door configured for selectively covering and uncovering at least a part of said suspension mechanism
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a structural body, one or more attachment couplers, and an adjustable store coupler. The structural body comprises a cylindrical portion and one or more end portions (32a, 32b) coupled to the cylindrical portion. The attachment couplers are configured to be coupled to a bomb rack of an aircraft. The adjustable store coupler has attachment points (70) arranged in a substantially linear manner. The attachment points are configured to couple one or more store systems to the adjustable store coupler.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a structural body, one or more attachment couplers, and an adjustable store coupler. The structural body comprises a cylindrical portion and one or more end portions coupled to the cylindrical portion. The attachment couplers are configured to be coupled to a bomb rack of an aircraft. The adjustable store coupler has attachment points arranged in a substantially linear manner. The attachment points are configured to couple one or more store systems to the adjustable store coupler.
Abstract:
A weapon grip assembly for mating with a weapon without tools is provided. The assembly generally includes a handle, a weapon interface supported by the handle, and an actuator operatively engageable in furtherance of securely affixing the weapon interface to a lower portion of an unaltered handguard of the weapon. The weapon interface generally includes a mount body, and an actuatable locking structure reversibly extendible from the mount body via operative engagement of the actuator.
Abstract:
A device (50) provides a radiant electromagnetic energy output. During standby operation of the device (50), the output is provided at one or more frequencies selected to dissipate excess power through atmospheric absorption. Circuitry (56) is included to tune the output of the device to a second frequency different than the first frequency for various directed energy applications that make use of the excess power. The circuitry (56) can be arranged to further utilize frequency agility for power dissipation, to provide different operating modes involving a radiant output, or the like.
Abstract:
A device (50) provides a radiant electromagnetic energy output. During standby operation of the device (50), the output is provided at one or more frequencies selected to dissipate excess power through atmospheric absorption. Circuitry (56) is included to tune the output of the device to a second frequency different than the first frequency for various directed energy applications that make use of the excess power. The circuitry (56) can be arranged to further utilize frequency agility for power dissipation, to provide different operating modes involving a radiant output, or the like.