Patents Assigned to MBDA France
  • Patent number: 12039755
    Abstract: The device (1) for estimating the distance between an observer (2) and a target (4) using at least one image generated by a digital image generator (6) from the position (P1) of the observer (2) comprises a detection and identification unit configured to detect and identify a target (4) in the image and define an imaged representation of the target (4), and a distance estimation unit configured to perform, on the image, multiple different projections of a three-dimensional model of the target (4) to obtain projected representations of the target (4) and to select the projected representation most similar to the imaged representation, the distance associated with the selected projected representation representing the estimated distance (D) between the position of the observer (2) and the target (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventor: Paul Dorbessan
  • Patent number: 11549779
    Abstract: The deployment device may include a support piece, the deployable element, in particular a handle, may be rotatably mounted on said support piece and being connected by means of an elastic element to the support piece. The deployable element may include at least one pin capable of being moved along a curved guide of the support piece and adopting one or both of the two stable positions, respectively, in two housings provided in the support piece. The stable positions may respectively correspond to a stowed position and a deployed position of the deployable element. The guide and the elastic element may be configured to generate an automatic deployment of the deployable element to the deployed position as soon as the deployable element is subjected by an operator to a rotation having an angle greater than or equal to an unlocking angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: Lucas Chapin, Grégory Cesar, Clyde Laheyne
  • Publication number: 20220358664
    Abstract: The device (1) for estimating the distance between an observer (2) and a target (4) using at least one image generated by a digital image generator (6) from the position (P1) of the observer (2) comprises a detection and identification unit configured to detect and identify a target (4) in the image at least from a predetermined list of known targets, an orientation estimation unit configured to determine the orientation of the identified target in the image, and a distance estimation unit configured to measure, in the image, the length of at least one characteristic segment of the target and to calculate the distance from said measured length, an actual length of the segment on the target taking into account the orientation of the target, and the spatial resolution of the digital image generator (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: MBDA France
    Inventor: Paul Dorbessan
  • Publication number: 20220351412
    Abstract: The device (1) for estimating the distance between an observer (2) and a target (4) using at least one image generated by a digital image generator (6) from the position (P1) of the observer (2) comprises a detection and identification unit configured to detect and identify a target (4) in the image and define an imaged representation of the target (4), and a distance estimation unit configured to perform, on the image, multiple different projections of a three-dimensional model of the target (4) to obtain projected representations of the target (4) and to select the projected representation most similar to the imaged representation, the distance associated with the selected projected representation representing the estimated distance (D) between the position of the observer (2) and the target (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: MBDA France
    Inventor: Paul Dorbessan
  • Patent number: 11365956
    Abstract: A pivot connection part for a flying machine includes an inner body, an outer body radially surrounding the inner body, and a set of connection elements configured to connect the inner body to the outer body. Breaking the connection elements detaches the inner body from the outer body. A first blocking assembly having a cam and a stop is configured to block relative rotation between the inner and outer bodies in a first rotational direction. A second blocking assembly having a pawl and a resilient stop blade is configured to block relative rotation between the inner and outer bodies in a second rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventor: Clyde Laheyne
  • Patent number: 11293728
    Abstract: Missile balancing assemblies include two balancing rings configured for mounting on a missile, each balancing ring having a ballast. Each balancing ring is configured to be rotated and rotationally fixed, and may include materials having different densities at different locations. Each balancing ring may further include an angular graduation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: Rémi Bourdillon, François Reisch, Vincent Guibout
  • Patent number: 11276324
    Abstract: A prediction device includes a data input assembly, a modelling unit, a resolution unit, an interpretation unit, and an information transmission unit. The data input assembly is configured to enter attacker data relating to attack models, and defender data relating to ground a zone to be defended and to available defense means. The modelling unit is configured to generate a game tree evaluated on the basis of input data, based on game theory. The resolution unit is configured to define a game balance based on game theory, the game balance defining an attacker strategy and defender strategy pair. The interpretation unit is configured to determine, on the basis of the game balance, an optimum attack solution, as well as an optimum defense solution that is best suited to the optimum attack solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: Ronan Fruit, David Vigouroux, Stéphane Le Menec, Charlotte Touchard, Alexandre Kotenkoff, Mathias Formoso
  • Patent number: 11092412
    Abstract: A device is configured for deflecting a stream of particles for a projectile guided by a link wire, the projectile having a fuselage and an engine capable of producing a propulsive jet containing the stream of particles. The device includes a device support including an inner surface configured to attach the device support to the fuselage of the projectile, and a deflector strip assuming at least an unfolded position in which the deflector strip forms an angle with the device support in order to deflect the stream of particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: François Durand, Vincent Cheret, Simon Tusseau, Vincent Guibout
  • Publication number: 20210148684
    Abstract: A pivot connection part for a flying machine includes an inner body, an outer body radially surrounding the inner body, and a set of connection elements configured to connect the inner body to the outer body. Breaking the connection elements detaches the inner body from the outer body. A first blocking assembly having a cam and a stop is configured to block relative rotation between the inner and outer bodies in a first rotational direction. A second blocking assembly having a pawl and a resilient stop blade is configured to block relative rotation between the inner and outer bodies in a second rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: MBDA France
    Inventor: Clyde Laheyne
  • Patent number: 10767968
    Abstract: A missile includes a separable nose cone having an ejectable shell cooperating with a support element. The missile has a body with a main longitudinal axis and a nose cone having a shell connected by a rear end thereof to a support element of the missile and defined around a secondary longitudinal axis. The support element has a housing, and the rear end of the shell has a thickness adapted to be received in the housing in a contacting manner. The housing is configured to allow the shell to pivot and to maintain contact while the orientation of the shell is such that the secondary longitudinal axis is at an angle smaller than an ejection angle in relation to said main longitudinal axis, and to end the contact when the secondary longitudinal axis is at an angle higher than or equal to the ejection angle in such a way as to eject the shell from the missile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: Clément Quertelet, Clyde Laheyne
  • Publication number: 20200149849
    Abstract: A device is configured for deflecting a stream of particles for a projectile guided by a link wire, the projectile having a fuselage and an engine capable of producing a propulsive jet containing the stream of particles. The device includes a device support including an inner surface configured to attach the device support to the fuselage of the projectile, and a deflector strip assuming at least an unfolded position in which the deflector strip forms an angle with the device support in order to deflect the stream of particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: MBDA France
    Inventors: François Durand, Vincent Cheret, Simon Tusseau, Vincent Guibout
  • Publication number: 20200064110
    Abstract: Missile balancing assemblies include two balancing rings configured for mounting on a missile, each balancing ring having a ballast. Each balancing ring is configured to be rotated and rotationally fixed, and may include materials having different densities at different locations. Each balancing ring may further include an angular graduation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: MBDA France
    Inventors: Rémi Bourdillon, François Reisch, Vincent Guibout
  • Publication number: 20200049474
    Abstract: A missile includes a separable nose cone having an ejectable shell cooperating with a support element. The missile has a body with a main longitudinal axis and a nose cone having a shell connected by a rear end thereof to a support element of the missile and defined around a secondary longitudinal axis. The support element has a housing, and the rear end of the shell has a thickness adapted to be received in the housing in a contacting manner. The housing is configured to allow the shell to pivot and to maintain contact while the orientation of the shell is such that the secondary longitudinal axis is at an angle smaller than an ejection angle in relation to said main longitudinal axis, and to end the contact when the secondary longitudinal axis is at an angle higher than or equal to the ejection angle in such a way as to eject the shell from the missile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: MBDA France
    Inventors: Clément Quertelet, Clyde Laheyne
  • Publication number: 20190385473
    Abstract: A prediction device includes a data input assembly, a modelling unit, a resolution unit, an interpretation unit, and an information transmission unit. The data input assembly is configured to enter attacker data relating to attack models, and defender data relating to ground a zone to be defended and to available defense means. The modelling unit is configured to generate a game tree evaluated on the basis of input data, based on game theory. The resolution unit is configured to define a game balance based on game theory, the game balance defining an attacker strategy and defender strategy pair. The interpretation unit is configured to determine, on the basis of the game balance, an optimum attack solution, as well as an optimum defense solution that is best suited to the optimum attack solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: MBDA France
    Inventors: Ronan Fruit, David Vigouroux, Stéphane Le Menec, Charlotte Touchard, Alexandre Kotenkoff, Mathias Formoso
  • Patent number: 9921944
    Abstract: Method and system for assisting in the verification and validation of an algorithm chain. The system (1) comprises an instrumentation module (2) of an algorithm chain, providing automatic data capture including at least some of the following data: interface data and internal algorithm data of the algorithm chain, a module (3) for automatic verification of functional rules, a learning module (5) for the modelling by learning of the constraints and algorithm criteria of the algorithm chain, and taking account of the validations performed by a human operator, and a module (7) for automatic detection of bugs and functional problems of the algorithm chain using statistical learning means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: Alexandre Kotenkoff, David Vigouroux, Antoine Vivares, Olivier Hebert, Christophpe Perel
  • Patent number: 9685828
    Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator and a rotor, with the stator being equipped with at least one annular exciter unit that includes a coil and at least two annular yokes, with the rotor being equipped with a structure and at least one annular receiver unit. Each receiver unit includes at least two rows of magnets. Two sides of each yoke include teeth distributed angularly in a regular manner, and the teeth of the two adjacent yokes fit onto a face of the exciter unit, alternately forming north poles and south poles. Each row of the magnets is positioned opposite one face, forming an air gap with the exciter unit, with the electric machine thus including at least two air gaps, with a 3D magnetic flux thus circulating inside the said electric machine, dividing and regrouping itself in the vicinity of the magnets and of the yokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignees: Airbus Helicopters, Sintertech, MBDA France
    Inventor: Damien Mariotto
  • Patent number: 9658034
    Abstract: The optimisation device (1) comprises means (4) for inputting data, means (2) for defining, on the basis of input data, time windows of availability and efficiency, relative to resources in consideration, an element (6) for expressing a space of solutions, i.e. said time windows, as probabilities, generating time-continuous functions in compliance with said time windows, an element (8) for optimising the resource allocation plan from the solutions space expressed as probabilities in this way, and user means (11) for using an optimal allocation plan defined in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: Cédric Leboucher, Stéphane Le Menec, Hyosang Shin S., Alexandre Kotenkoff
  • Patent number: 9599065
    Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous detonation wave engine and aircraft provided with such an engine. The continuous detonation wave engine (1) operates with a detonation mixture of fuel and oxidant and includes, in particular, a detonation chamber (3) comprising an injection base (10), the length of which is defined along an open line (17), such as to form a detonation chamber (3) having an elongate form in a transverse plane, as well as an injection system (4) arranged such as to inject the fuel/oxidant mixture into the detonation chamber (3) at at least one segment of the injection base (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventor: François Falempin
  • Patent number: 9496757
    Abstract: An electric machine including a stator that is provided with at least one exciter unit including a coil, at least two annular yokes and at least one row of intermediate pieces, and a rotor having a structure and at least one receiver unit including at least two series of at least two rows of magnets. Two sides of each yoke include the first teeth, fitting with the intermediate pieces on a face of the exciter unit and alternatingly forming the second north poles and the second south poles. Each series is positioned opposite one face, forming an air gap with the exciter unit, with the electric machine thus including at least two air gaps, with a flux thus circulating inside the electric machine, dividing and regrouping itself in the vicinity of the magnets and of the yokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignees: Airbus Helicopters, Sintertech, MBDA France
    Inventor: Damien Mariotto
  • Patent number: 9347752
    Abstract: According to the invention, the rear part of the connecting element (1), which part is intended to be connected to a body (4) made of composite material, comprises at least one abutment (13) of annular shape, centered with respect to a longitudinal axis (10) and intended to come into contact with the front edge (14) of said body (4), and a longitudinal rearward extension (15) which is defined from said abutment (13) onward and which comprises a contact face (16) and has a shape and diameter suited to said body (4) so that its contact face (16) can come laterally into contact with a peripheral surface (17) thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: MBDA France
    Inventors: Michel Blin, Germain Chevalier