Snap-Lock Mechanism for High-G Platform.

Abstract

A high-g gimbal platform carried by a rocket projectile for supporting an antenna or other type of terminal homing sensors which are required to survive a high-g launch phase including a snap-lock mechanism for providing a rigid bearing assembly. The snap lock mechanism uses the deceleration (negative acceleration) of high velocity projectiles in conjunction with elastomeric bearing housing rings to lock the rotor and gimbal bearing assemblies of the gimbal platform into a rigid, stable position prior to stabilization and guidance phase. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 1979
Accession Number
ADD006488

Entities

People

  • Aubrey Rodgers

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Deceleration
  • Guidance
  • Homing
  • Motion
  • Physical Properties
  • Platforms
  • Projectiles
  • Semiactive Guidance
  • Semiactive Systems
  • Terminal Homing
  • Terminals

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • ballistics.