Abstract: An ordnance device includes a submunition having a generally cylindrical case packed with an explosive charge. The rearmost end of the case is capped by a detonator that fires the explosive charge when a target is sensed. The front end of the case is capped by a liner that on detonation of the explosive charge converts to one or more explosively forged penetrators that speed toward the target at supersonic speed. By assembling the liner from a plurality of narrow metal strips arranged in parallel and weakly bonded together, the strips separate on detonation forming a plurality of aerodynamically stable slugs, each of which has undergone plastic deformation to form a projectile that is potentially lethal.

Abstract: A deburring method is presented wherein a cylindrical brush rotationally contacts the workpiece. The brush includes a mandrel having a central axle to provide support during use. To the mandrel is attached a multiplicity of long bristles. Each bristle is flexible and has impregnated therein a plurality of abrasive particles. The population density of the bristles on the brush is such that the outwardly extending ends can readily flex both in the plane of rotation and sidewise along the lengthwise dimension of the brush. Setting the brush so that the bristle ends overlap the surface of the workpiece being deburred, each bristle makes a slapping contact therewith. This results in one to two inches of each bristle being dragged endwise across the surface of the workpiece. The endwise movement of each bristle causes the abrasive particles imbedded therein to abrade the sharp edges of the workpiece. An automatic conveyor may be used to feed workpiece stock past the rotating brush at a predetermined rate.

Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for controlling the throttle of an aircraft engine so that it is either in the fully automatic electronic fuel control mode or in the completely manual mode while using a single throttle lever. In the event of a power failure in the aircraft, automatic reversion to the manual throttle control mode of operation is provided. The apparatus for achieving this consists of an outer housing shell having a lever arm extending radially therefrom, the outermost end of the lever arm being pinned to a source of translational motion such as provided by a push rod attached to the manual throttle lever. Within one end of the outer housing shell there is an output spool having on its outward facing end a boring sized to accommodate the throttle shaft of the engine fuel metering system. An input spool is mounted for rotation within the second end of the outer housing shell. The outward facing end of the input spool is secured by a shaft to the electronic fuel control equipment.

Abstract: An air dispensed assembly in the form of a submunition cannister is disclosed which has the capability to perform a lateral maneuver during the final 1500 ft. of descent before impact. Maneuvering is accomplished by deploying a samara blade shaped wing from the rear of the submunition cannister after ejection from the casing of the launching shell. The wing is sized and provided with an angle of attack which causes the cylindrical shaped cannister to spin as it descends downward at approximately a constant rate of descent. A passive infrared sensor in the nose of the cannister provides target information to a data processor which generates steering commands to appropriately alter the wing angle of attack so as to bring about a corrective lateral change in direction. When within lethal range of the sensed target, the warhead in the submunition is detonated.

Abstract: An approach is disclosed for accomplishing redundancy in the central processor units of a remote multiplexer terminal (RMT). Through execution of a stored software program the RMT receives data from input/output devices, processes that data and transmits it to external equipment. The system uses two central processor units (CPU's), each with its own input/output (I/O) bus. Both CPU's actively and continuously monitor the status of the I/O subsystems. The software program designates one CPU as the "Master", the other CPU as the "Slave". The CPU designated as "Master" performs active control functions so long as error detection circuitry within each CPU determines that the operational status of the "Master" is good. Error detection is accomplished by incorporation of a "Watch Dog Timer" in each CPU. A failing CPU is redesignated to be a Slave (and is halted) and the previously designated Slave CPU is redesignated as a Master.

Abstract: A base element fuze having dual safing is disclosed. The fuze is useful with an explosive type shell propelled into a ballistic trajectory from the barrel of a gun. The fuze is actuated to move from first safety to the armed condition after experiencing the inertial setback forces of gun firing followed by the drag forces of deceleration during the ballistic flight phase before target impact. The firing circuit contains an inertial magnetic power supply or setback generator which produces a voltage pulse when the gun is fired, a storage capacitor to receive and store the pulse which is later used to initiate a detonator, and switch closure interface circuitry encircuiting the capacitor with the detonator at target impact. The sequence of events within the fuze is programmed by a spring driven rotor which is latched in first safety when assembled, is released when the gun fires, and moves to the armed position in about 18 ms.

Abstract: Measuring apparatus is presented which permits monitoring of current consumption of electronic equipment under operating conditions. The apparatus includes a probe-like element shaped to fit into the equipment fuse holder in place of the cartridge fuse and the cap which holds the fuse in place. A pair of test leads serve to encircuit the contacts within the fuse holder with the terminals of an ammeter. Subsequent to the completion of the monitoring act the probe-like element can be removed and the fuse and cap combination reinserted in the equipment.

Abstract: A printed circuit board modification and repair system is presented which functions under computer control. Modification is accomplished by securing the printed circuit board to an X-Y positioning fixture mounted on a work station table. After indexing to a reference point, the X-Y positioning fixture can be moved fore, aft and sideways by computer command to bring a specific location on the printed circuit board under any one of a plurality of heads mounted above the work station surface. One head will contain an etch cutting bit for making cuts in printed circuit connections. A second head has mounted thereon a laser beam discharge device for removing conformal coatings and wire insulation. A third head mounts a wire dispenser for making new conductive paths and a glue dispenser for securing the newly positioned wire to the board. A fourth head contains an ultra-violet lamp for achieving quick cures of glues and epoxy.

Abstract: Apparatus is presented for removing a faulty component from a printed circuit board when attachment is by a plurality of input/output pins that extend outwardly from the component and protrude through holes in the printed circuit board where they are then soldered to printed circuitry. Removal is accomplished by clamping the printed circuit board in a fixture which includes a container of molten solder together with aligning and retaining elements which support the board over the surface of the molten solder so as to bring the protruding tips of the input/output pins into contact therewith. Above the clamped down printed circuit board a movable trolley is situated on a beam located parallel to and several inches above the printed circuit board. Extending downward from the trolley is a tubular metal bellows on the lower end of which is a rubber suction cup. The upper end of the bellows connects via flexible tubing to a vacuum pumping source.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a metal and plastic lightweight wheel cover. An annular riser supports the wheel cover assembly while several curling rolls roll curl the outermost flange of an outer ornamental member onto a lightweight plastic insert and retaining ring capturing the insert between the outer member and the retaining ring. The roll curling prevents relative rotation between the outer ornamental face and the retaining ring. The curling rolls embed a plurality of jagged edged barbs, formed on the retaining ring, in the insert. The barbs prevent the insert from rotating relative to the retaining ring.

Abstract: Apparatus is presented for slicing a large round bale into two parts prior to discharge from the baler. Slicing is accomplished by inserting a knife blade into the bale forming chamber during or subsequent to the tying-off event while the bale rotates. The knife is inserted between the belts which encircle the periphery of the baling chamber. The butt end of a more than two foot long knife blade is secured to the center of a T-shaped crossbar. One end of the crossbar is hinge mounted to the top rear midpoint of the baler. The second end of the crossbar is pivotally mounted to the piston shaft of a hydraulic cylinder. The base end of the hydraulic cylinder is pivotally mounted to the top front midpoint of the baler. In the unactivated state of the cylinder wherein the shaft is in its extended position, the top edge of the knife blade will clear the lower edge of the top front roller of the baling chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for optically measuring the width of a gap between abutting panel surfaces of a multilayered structure that is to be assembled by bolts or rivets inserted through fastener holes. A scanning video camera having an optical image input and a voltage wavetrain output through a coaxial cable is used. The camera mounts on a rigid side viewing borescope which via sleeve adapters is inserted down the fastener hole under test. A fiber optic bundle within the borescope provides illumination of the test surface containing the gap. The information gathered by the video camera is displayed on a TV monitor mounted in a test console. Superimposed on the camera-obtained image is a pair of vertical cursors generated by a video electronic micrometer.

Abstract: Roll opening apparatus for separating the crop conditioning rolls of a mower conditioner is presented. The mower conditioner is of the type wherein a wheel supported main frame has mounted thereto by pivotal linkage a transversely disposed header having a sickle spanning its forward edge, a rotary reel for rearwardly sweeping the crop cuttings across a platform, and an auger at the rear of the platform for delivering the crop cuttings to the nip of a pair of laterally extending upper and lower crop conditioning rolls. The lower conditioning roll is rotatably mounted to the header on a fixed axis. The upper conditioning roll is mounted on lever arms pivoted to the header and biased by tension springs to an operating position adjacent the lower roll. Each lever arm is fitted with a hydraulic cylinder mounted so that extension of its piston causes the upper conditioning roll to open against the force of the tension springs.

Abstract: A hydraulically actuated endgate is presented which places a panel directly in front of the beaters of a manure spreader. The endgate retains all of the manure within the spreader box until the spreading site is reached. The panel is hinged mounted along its top edge to a generally U-shaped structural member. The central portion of the U-shaped member spans the box just in front of the beater. The legs of the U-shaped member are of equal length and extend forward along the sides of the spreader. The very ends are pivotally attached to the box, one on the left, the other on the right. A hydraulic piston attached to an arm secured to one of the pivot points makes it possible to move the structural member upward through an arc of about 100 degrees, then back down to the rest position.

Abstract: A priority gating system is disclosed which is useful with a communication subsystem having a multiplicity of parallel input/output lines. To service these lines a priority address determination is made for all channels with 0 designating the highest priority and (n-1), the lowest in an n-channel system. Each signal line to the input/output devices will have a card select buffer serially inserted therein. All of the buffers will be enabled during the data transfer portion of the cycle. At the end of the service cycle for message transfer, the central processing unit initiates a dual pulse interrupt acknowledge command which first disables all buffers, then after a short delay, activates priority decoder circuitry. The priority decoder circuitry determines which of the n-channel input/output lines is to be serviced during the next data cycle.

Abstract: A flail auger assembly is disclosed which is useful for unloading semi-liquid material from a holding tank mounted on a tractor drawn trailer. A rotatably mounted shaft extends lengthwise through the lower portion of the tank. One end of the shaft penetrates the front wall of the tank enabling connection with the power takeoff of the tractor. The second end penetrates the rear wall of the tank where it connects with the impeller of the discharge pump. A plurality of flails extend radially outward at regular intervals along the shaft. The flails are pivotally attached via pins which secure them to brackets welded to the rotatably mounted shaft. The pivotal axis of each flail allows it to aggressively attack the material in the tank while at the same time limiting the power drain on the tractor since the radius of effectiveness decreases as a function of increasing load.

Abstract: A material unloader is presented having a cargo box structure with front and side walls. There is a beater mechanism rotatively mounted transversely at the rear of the cargo box and an endless apron conveyor disposed along the bottom for conveying material rearwardly to the beater. A main drive shaft powered from the PTO of the towing vehicle extends along one side of the cargo box where it interconnects with gear boxes for both the beater and the conveyor. The interconnection includes clutches and levers to actuate the clutches, together with drive coupling means. The positioning of the levers is simultaneously affected by a cam actuated control assembly mounted on the front wall of the cargo box. The control assembly comprises a rotatably mounted control shaft on which there is secured a multilobe cam plus a pawl and ratchet mechanism indexed by a pull rope for sequentially establishing a multiplicity of conveyor and beater unit drive conditions using a cam follower to relay commands via a control cable.

Abstract: A crop retainer unit is presented which prevents crop material from blocking the entrance throat of a cylindrical bale forming machine. The crop retainer unit mounts in the entrance throat of a baler having a fixed size horizontally oriented baling chamber. The gate comprises a shaft which spans the length of the chamber at a location near the top of the entrance throat. A plurality of rod-like elements project outwardly at spaced intervals from the shaft. All elements are in line. All extend radially outward from the shaft in a single direction. The shaft is mounted for rotation in the sidewalls of the machine. However, motion is restricted so the free ends of the elements are able to readily swing inward into the baling chamber but their outward motion is stopped at the point where the elements are tangentially in line with the circumferential periphery of the baling chamber.

Abstract: A combination air and oil cooled seal housing is provided which also utilizes trapped stagnant air as an insulator. The combination prevents coking of the oil supplied as a lubricant to the bearings and seals in the hot section of a turbine engine. Pressurized air is introduced from the compressor into the inner structure support housing by means of hollow passages. The pressurized air absorbs heat as it traverses the passages in the structure. The oil supply is connected to an annular shape cavity allowing the oil to be circulated therein and cool the seal support structure. Additional insulation is provided by cylindrically shaped trapped air shields surrounding the bearing package. Oil flowing through the structure can then properly lubricate the seals and bearings which support the turbine rotor stages within the housing assembly.

Abstract: A deposit box for an automatic teller machine equipped with a deposit receiving chamber and an auxiliary or escrow chamber, both of which are provided with access doors communicating with the exterior of the box. Both doors are opened and closed automatically, by inserting and removing the box from the automatic teller machine. An internal door, communicating between the two chambers is provided, and the cover of the box is prevented from assuming a fully seated position unless the internal door is closed.