Computer Simulation of Rocket/Missile Safing and Arming Mechanism (Containing Pin Pallet Runaway Escapement, Three-Pass Involute Gear Train and Acceleration Driven Rotor)
Abstract
A complete simulation of missile and rocket safing and arming (S&A) mechanisms containing an acceleration-driven rotor, a three-pass involute gear train, and a pin pallet runaway escapement was developed. In addition, a modification to this simulation was formulated for the special case of the PATRIOT M143 S&A mechanism which has a pair of driving gears in addition to the three-pass gear train. The three motion regimes involved in escapement operation - coupled motion, free motion, and impact - are considered in the computer simulation. The simulation determines both the arming time of the device and the non-impact contact forces of all interacting components. The program permits parametric studies to be made, and is capable of analyzing pallets with arbitrarily located centers of mass. A sample simulation of the PATRIOT M143 S&A in an 11.9 g constant acceleration arming test was run. The results were in good agreement with laboratory test data.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA166667
Entities
People
- F. R. Tepper
- P. T. Gorman
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center