Patents Assigned to GEC Marconi Dynamics Inc.
  • Patent number: 5615846
    Abstract: A deployable diamond shaped wing for use in extending range or increasing maneuverability of guided missiles or munitions. A hardback (10) mechanism attaches the wing kit to an existing guided munition or missile (12) and the forward wing (24) is attached with a forward wing pivot (44) assembly so as to allow the forward wing (24) to rotate in the horizontal plane. The rear wing (22) is attached to a driveshaft (28) and carriage (26) with a rear wing pivot (48) that allows rear wing (22) rotation in the horizontal plane. The forward wing (24) and rear wing (22) are joined at the wingtips with a wing tip pivot pin (42) and folded laterally along the hardback (10) for storage. A motor (40) is mounted within the hardback (10) and connected to the driveshafts (28) in a manner to cause the carriages (26) to move fore and aft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: GEC Marconi Dynamics Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Shmoldas, Michael B. Hutchings, Christopher W. Barlow