Patents Assigned to Saab AB
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Patent number: 10539800Abstract: The present disclosure relates devices and a method for monitoring a display image (2) in a transparent optical projection display. They disclose a display image monitor (1) comprising a fiber optic face plate (4) and an image sensor (5). The fiber optic face plate (4) comprises a first surface (4a) with optic fiber ends and a second surface (4b) with corresponding optic fiber ends and transfers light from the first surface (4a) to the second surface (4b) through the optic fibers, wherein the first surface abuts against a part (2a) of the display image (2) at a focused image plane (2b) and thus the light of the part of the display image enters the optic fiber ends and wherein the second surface is arranged to direct the part of the display image to the image sensor, thereby transferring the part of the display image to the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: SAAB ABInventors: Anna-Karin Holmer, Johan Zanden, Stefan Andersson
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Publication number: 20200017180Abstract: A rebalancing device for rebalancing of an underwater vehicle comprises at least one thruster and at least one storage space. The rebalancing device comprises control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to receive sensor data comprising information relating to a depth and an attitude of the underwater vehicle, and thruster data comprising information relating to thrust and orientation of thrust of the at least one thruster. The control circuitry is further configured to determine a difference between a centre of gravity, CoG, of the underwater vehicle and a centre of buoyancy, CoB, of the underwater vehicle based on the sensor data and the thruster data, and to determine a difference between a gravitational force acting on the underwater vehicle and a buoyancy of the underwater vehicle based on the sensor data and the thruster data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: SAAB ABInventors: Olle AXELSSON, Nicklas JOHANSSON, Feras Faez ELIAS
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Patent number: 10533585Abstract: A method for operating a telescopic device and the elongated telescopic device per se comprises a support element formed to encompass first and second telescopic element mounted so as to be telescopically slidable relative each other in a longitudinal direction; the support element comprises a support element fluid actuator assembly; the first telescopic element is arranged to encompass the second telescopic element and comprises a first fluid actuator assembly. The support element fluid actuator assembly is fixed to an interior portion of the support element and is arranged for engagement or disengagement to a first envelope surface of the first telescopic element and wherein the first fluid actuator assembly is fixed to a first interior portion of the first telescopic element and is arranged for engagement or disengagement to a second envelope surface of the second telescopic element.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Magnus Landberg
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Publication number: 20190383574Abstract: The present invention relates to a method 300 for facilitating simulation of a shot from a weapon, wherein the weapon is equipped with a laser device which works on the time-of-flight principle. The method comprises the step 310 of receiving an emitted coded laser pulse sequence from the weapon by a simulation device. The method further comprises the step 350 of transferring a returned coded pulse sequence which corresponds to the emitted coded laser pulse sequence back to the weapon by the simulation device. The simulation device is a range simulation device. The method further comprises the step of delaying 330 said transferring in relation to said receiving so that said delay is perceived by said weapon as a longer travel time of the emitted coded laser pulse sequence and the returned coded pulse sequence, respectively. The method further relates to a simulation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2016Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: SAAB ABInventor: Björn Linderö
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Publication number: 20190368827Abstract: A cooling device for providing cooling capability of adjacent structures comprises a hollow chamber, an inlet and a chamber outlet, wherein the inlet, the chamber and the chamber outlet are configured such that fluid flow may enter via the inlet, pass through the chamber, and exit via the chamber outlet. The chamber is divided into a distribution chamber and a cooling chamber by a partitioning member, wherein the inlet is fluidly connected to the distribution chamber and the chamber outlet is fluidly connected to the cooling chamber. The partitioning member comprises at least a first and a second constriction passage, wherein the first constriction passage has a first predefined cross sectional flow area and the second constriction passage has a second predefined cross sectional flow area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2016Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: SAAB ABInventors: Martin BLENNIUS, Hans FALK
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Patent number: 10495424Abstract: A magazine for storing and launching countermeasures arranged in cartridges, comprising a plurality of longitudinal cartridge cases forming the magazine, where the magazine comprises a tilting means adapted to tilt the cartridge cases, such that the openings of the cartridge cases can be directed in a selected direction, and where a countermeasure comprises multiple projectiles, and where the magazine is adapted to launch a first countermeasure and a second countermeasure, where the projectile cluster density of the first countermeasure is lower than the projectile cluster density of the second countermeasure. The advantage of the invention is that a countermeasure can be directed towards an incoming object and can be adapted for the distance to the object before it is launched.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Christer Zaetterqvist
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Patent number: 10486813Abstract: A dispenser for storing and launching countermeasures from an aircraft, comprising an elongate body provided with at least one launch opening adapted for storing the countermeasures in cartridges, where the dispenser comprises a pivot able cover arranged in the launch opening, where the cover, in a closed state, is adapted to close the launch opening such that the cartridges are covered. The cover is adapted to open when a force from a fired countermeasure is acting on a mounting plate. The advantage of the invention is that a cover covering the countermeasure scan be opened in a fully mechanical way, by the use of the reactional force of the countermeasure. This allows for a simple, reliable and cost-effective solution.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventors: Christer Zaetterqvist, Knut Olof Joensson
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Patent number: 10483714Abstract: The present disclosure relates a laser arrangement (1) and a method of the laser arrangement, arranged to output energy in the form of laser emission, for emitting controlled Q-switched laser emission. The laser arrangement comprises a gain medium (2) arranged to be excited when pumped, an optical resonator (3), an active Q-switch (4) arranged in the optical resonator, said active Q-switch (4) being controllable between at least a high loss state and a low loss state, and being arranged to introduce loss in the optical resonator to prevent lasing in the high loss state and to affect lasing minimally in the low loss state, a photo detector (5) arranged to detect the presence of a free running pulse (1?) generated by the optical resonator and which occurs when a lasing threshold is reached and a processing circuitry (6) arranged to control (S4) of the state of the active Q-switch based on the detection of the free running pulse.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventors: Peter Bane, Marcus Gustafsson
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Patent number: 10473215Abstract: An elongated fluid actuator arrangement includes a cylinder body comprising a first and second end portion. A piston body comprising a piston force area forming portion and a sleeve portion, which extends through said first and second end portions and exposes first and second outer section outside the cylinder body. A piston rod extends coaxially through said sleeve portion. The arrangement comprises a first and second extendable and contractible cover member each joined to the cylinder body and to the respective sleeve portion outer section.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Magnus Landberg
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Publication number: 20190337149Abstract: The present invention regards a fluid actuator arrangement comprising a first cylinder housing comprising a first piston body comprising a first through-bore and a first clamping element provided for releasable clamping onto a first piston rod. The first piston body comprises a second through-bore and a second clamping element provided for releasable clamping onto a second piston rod; a first static holding unit comprising a first clamping unit provided for releasable clamping onto the first piston rod; a second clamping unit provided for releasable clamping onto the second piston rod; a first base member coupled to the first piston rod via a first universal joint for providing a rotational motion of the first base member during longitudinal motion of the first piston rod. The present invention also regards a method for providing a rotational motion of a first base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: SAAB ABInventor: Magnus LANDBERG
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Patent number: 10442502Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shock absorbing arrangement suitable e.g. for ship installed structures comprising a rod, a resilient member arranged in connection to the rod, a structure element and a locking member arranged in connection to the structure element. The locking member is arranged to detachably lock the structure element at a resting position at the rod and the locking member, or the structure element, is supported by the resilient member. The resilient member is configured such that a spring force of the resilient member acts to maintain the structure element essentially at the resting position at the rod. The locking member is further configured to release the structure element from the resting position when being exposed to a force exceeding a predetermined holding force, whereupon the resilient member acts to reinstate the locking of the structure element at the resting position at the rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Bernt Norrman
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Patent number: 10439274Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pivot axle arrangement for providing the two structural elements are pivotally movable in relation to each other. The pivot axle arrangement comprises a first and a second axle spindle for holding an outer axle, a first and a second bearing element and the outer axle. The outer axle is formed as a hollow cylinder. An inner axle is concentrically arranged in a longitudinal direction inside of the outer axle such that the inner axle extends between said first and second axle spindle. The ends of the inner axle are fastened to the first and second axle spindles by a first and second fastening means such that the first and second axle spindles are interconnected via said inner axle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventors: Daniel Cedertorn, Johan Östberg
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Publication number: 20190293093Abstract: A fluid actuator arrangement comprises a first cylinder housing including a first head member and a second head member; a first piston body is slidable arranged in said first cylinder housing; the first piston body divides the first cylinder housing interior into a first cylinder chamber and a second cylinder chamber, at least the first cylinder chamber is coupled to a fluid supply. The first piston body exhibits a first through-bore and a second through-bore that extend through the first piston body in an axial direction; a first piston rod is arranged slidable in the first through-bore and a second piston rod is arranged slidable in the second through-bore; and the first through-bore comprises a first engagement and disengagement device and the second through-bore comprises a second engagement and disengagement device, which are arranged for providing individual engagement or disengagement to or from the respective first and second piston rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: SAAB ABInventor: Magnus LANDBERG
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Publication number: 20190283878Abstract: A dispenser for storing and launching countermeasures from an aircraft, comprising an elongate body provided with at least one launch opening adapted for storing the countermeasures in cartridges, where the dispenser comprises a pivot able cover arranged in the launch opening, where the cover, in a closed state, is adapted to close the launch opening such that the cartridges are covered. The cover is adapted to open when a force from a fired countermeasure is acting on a mounting plate. The advantage of the invention is that a cover covering the countermeasure scan be opened in a fully mechanical way, by the use of the reactional force of the countermeasure. This allows for a simple, reliable and cost-effective solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Saab ABInventors: Christer ZAETTERQVIST, Knut Olof JOENSSON
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Publication number: 20190283879Abstract: A dispenser for storing and launching countermeasures from an aircraft, comprising an elongate body provided with at least one launch opening adapted for storing the countermeasures in cartridges, where the dispenser comprises a manoeuvrable spoiler arranged in front of the launch opening, where the spoiler is adapted to be fully retracted before a countermeasure has been launched, and that the spoiler is adapted to extend outwards in a predefined manner when a countermeasure has been launched. The advantage of the invention is that a spoiler will reduce induced noise from the open cartridges by extending a spoiler outwards depending on the number of launched countermeasures. This allows for a simple, reliable and cost-effective solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Saab ABInventor: Christer ZAETTERQVIST
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Patent number: 10416303Abstract: A method and system for obtaining SAR images with reduced or eliminated surface clutter to detect subsurface targets, the method comprising the following steps:—selecting a first frequency and an incidence angle for the radar signal such that the ratio of surface backscattering to subsurface target backscattering is significantly larger for vertical polarization than for horizontal—obtaining vertically and horizontally polarized SAR images based on the same SAR path exploiting the selected first frequency and viewing angle—weighting and differencing the vertically and horizontally polarized SAR images so that the surface backscattering completely cancels between the two images and only the combination of the target backscattering components remains.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Hans Hellsten
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Publication number: 20190237837Abstract: The filter unit has a center frequency and comprises a first dielectric substrate, a first conducting plane, and at least one transmission arrangement. The at least one transmission arrangement comprises a shunt node which has a shunt connection to the conducting plane. The electrical length of the shunt connection defines the center frequency of the filter unit. The transmission arrangement further comprises a plurality of transmission lines connected in series between an input port and an output port, wherein each port is connectable to auxiliary systems with a system impedance. Moreover, each transmission line has a characteristic impedance and wherein the characteristic impedance of each transmission line is less than the system impedance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: SAAB ABInventor: Hans-Olof VICKES
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Publication number: 20190219076Abstract: An aircraft secondary control system comprises a rod arrangement of a driving actuator, configured for performing the motion. The rod arrangement is coupled to the aircraft secondary control member via a linkage arrangement. The driving actuator comprises a first engagement and disengagement device of a piston body and comprises a second engagement and disengagement device, each of which being configured for alternately and/or simultaneously engaging said rod arrangement. The piston body is arranged in a cylinder body and is configured to make a working stroke from a first position to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: SAAB ABInventors: Magnus LANDBERG, Thomas JERVALL
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Patent number: 10350837Abstract: The present disclosure relates to composite articles comprising non-linear elongated nanostructures and associated systems and methods. In certain embodiments, collections of carbon nanotubes or other elongated nanostructures can be used to provide mechanical reinforcement along multiple directions within a composite article.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Saab ABInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Pontus Nordin
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Patent number: 10343372Abstract: The present invention regards an article (5) comprising at least one composite material, comprising matrix material (19) and at least one micro-sized reinforcement element distributions (23), arranged in plies (13) positioned on top of each other. The nano-sized reinforcement elements (17, 17?, 17?, 17??) are arranged in between and/or inside the micro-sized reinforcement element distributions (23), the nano-sized reinforcement elements (17, 17?, 17?, 17??) having matrix material accumulation properties so as to provide a tailored increased reinforcement volume of said one or more distributions (23). The present invention regards a method for manufacture of a composite article (5) and use of the article (5).Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: SAAB ABInventors: Per Hallander, Pontus Nordin, Goete Strindberg