Patents Assigned to Wescam Sonoma Inc.
  • Pneumatic caging system for gyro-stabilized sensor platforms
    Patent number: 6598492
    Abstract: A passive caging system for use in gyro-stabilized sensor platforms and the like, employing a pneumatic dashpot in place of automatic caging gyro brakes, pin-locking devices, springs, fluid damped pistons, or air bladders. A pneumatic dashpot in combination with a normally closed solenoid valve provides effective damping of shock forces while the system is in the unpowered state. When power is applied to the system, the solenoid valve is open and unrestricted movement of the sensor platform is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Wescam Sonoma Inc.
    Inventor: Brian S. Corzilius