Abstract: A smoke device comprises a container, a base/base plate, a plate having at least one exit hole, a blend of chemicals contained in the container and a mechanical means by which generated smoke is prevented from directly exiting through the at least one exit hole without first being redirected in one or more directions. The mechanical means by which generated smoke is prevented from directly exiting through the at least one exit hole without first being redirected in one or more directions may include a plurality of baffles which have at least one hole therein and a plurality of chambers formed by the plurality of baffles. Each baffle has holes offset from holes in an adjacent baffle. The plurality of baffles may be spaced apart by using support posts and/or can be supported by support rings and/or can be supported by support pins and/or can be supported by support brackets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective material (1), in particular a textile protective material, having a protection function against fragments, stabbing, cutting, firearms and/or shocks, preferably for the protection and/or covering of articles (2).

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle mountable to an aerial conductor of an electricity transmission line to monitor a component. The unmanned aerial vehicle has a body having a propulsion system to lift, lower, and navigate the vehicle. A component monitoring tool is mounted to the body and is vertically displaceable between a first position and a second position. The tool in the first position is vertically spaced from the component. The tool in the second position is engaged with the component. A displacement assembly is mounted to at least one of the body and the tool and includes at least one displacement member to displace the body and the tool along the conductor.

Abstract: A system for propulsion management of an electric aircraft. The system includes an electric aircraft that is configured to transition between a hover state and a fixed-wing flight state. The electric aircraft includes at least one set of a plurality of propulsors that are coupled to the electric aircraft. The system includes a flight controller that is coupled to the electric aircraft. The flight controller is configured to detect a state transition of the electric aircraft from the hover state to the fixed-wing flight state. The flight controller is configured to send a parking or unparking command to the at least one set of a plurality of propulsors to reduce air drag.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system comprising a plurality of autonomous units within a geographical region, each configured with a sensor array and a cognitive emission and air pollutant mapping module that enables them to map their surrounding environment and sense and overlay pollutant and emissions data onto said map, including cameras and object detection algorithms for tracking and photographing pollutant sources. Each unit securely transmits the fused map and pollutant source data to one or more servers that compile a complete 3D map of the geographical area overlaid with pollution data which is updated in real time, and also notify relevant third parties to action pollutant sources within the area. The system can further comprise a plurality of smart light poles for displaying pollution data and advisory notices to citizens within sub-regions of the area.

Abstract: A remotely controlled unmanned aerial device for use in proximity or in contact with high voltage powerlines, includes an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electrically conductive shield forming part of or operatively coupled to so as to encapsulate the unmanned aerial vehicle. When in the presence of a high voltage powerline, the unmanned aerial vehicle either when bonded-on or within the corresponding magnetic fields of the powerline, so as to transfer the powerline potential in whole or in part to the unmanned aerial vehicle, electrically energizes the conductive shield around the unmanned aerial vehicle while leaving components of the unmanned aerial vehicle within the shield substantially electrically unaffected by the voltage potential.

Abstract: A payload module of a stratospheric drone including a casing (10), and payload equipment contained in the casing (10), wherein the casing includes a support structure (12) and a cover (15), the support structure being suitable for attachment to the drone at the front end thereof, relative to the direction of movement of the drone, and for extending forward from said front end, and in that the cover (15) and the payload equipment are supported by the support structure (12).

Abstract: A fastening system for passenger seats in a vehicle cabin has two or more guide rails to be integrated into or onto a cabin floor, and a plurality of slides, to be brought into engagement with the guide rails and having a flange for connection to a passenger seat in order to retain the passenger seat on a guide rail. Each guide rail has a profile cross section, perpendicularly to a main axis of extent, having a base region and a supporting region. Each slide has a cavity of complementary design with the profile cross section. The guide rails have a plurality of transverse openings spaced apart from one another between the base region and the supporting region. At least one slide has a displaceably mounted retaining body which, when the slide is in engagement with the guide rail, can be brought into engagement with one of the transverse openings.

Abstract: A wing deployment initiator initiates penetration of frangible cover seals by missile guidance wings during wing deployment. The initiator includes a central, rotatable hub extending above a baseplate. Lobes extending from the hub prevent rotation of associated flippers by torsion springs. Locking and deployment tabs extend from the flippers into corresponding notches in proximal ends of the wings. The locking tabs prevent deployment of the wings until the central hub is rotated, whereupon the flippers are released, causing the deployment tabs to transfer deployment energy from the torsion springs to the wings. The hub can be rotated by an electrical actuator such as a solenoid or motor, or the lobes can be rotationally offset so that feedback pressure from the flippers applies a torque to the hub, and missile electronics can cause a wing control surface to inhibit and then enable hub rotation via a rocker link.

Abstract: Container retention and release apparatus are disclosed. An example container retention and release apparatus includes an actuator, a swaybrace coupled to the actuator, and a clamp pivotally coupled to the swaybrace. The clamp pivots between a clamping position to retain a container and a release position to release a container.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for an aerial drone system including a drone system controller, at least one working drone (101), and a plurality of support drones (103). The working drone (101) is operated by the drone system controller (125) to adjust a position of the working drone (101). A tether line (105) coupled to the working drone (101) provides electrical power to the working drone (101). The support drones (103) are each coupled to the tether line (105) at a different location along the tether line (105) forming a tethered aerial drone system. Each support (drone 103) supports a portion of the weight of the tether line (105) and is operated by the drone system controller (125) to adjust the position of the tether line (105) by adjusting the position of one or more of the support drones (103).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a firearm which may include a frame with a first outer wall, and a second outer wall opposite the first outer wall. A laser module may be disposed between the first and second outer walls. An alignment pin may be in communication with the first outer wall and may be configured to move the laser module relative to the frame.

Abstract: The system and method of improving the analysis of and implementation of a combat identification (CID) server system including providing correlation reports. There are at least two forms of correlation report, namely incident report and a summation report. The summation report has two types of totals, a summary total of all interrogations, and a breakdown of totals based on the Source JU. In one example, a correlated incident would be the combination of a Lock On or Mark Point with a Weapon Release, Disengage, or Attack.

Abstract: A valve system utilizes a main valve body with a restricted diameter conduit communicating between a propulsion chamber and rear cavity and a smaller venting valve mechanically actuated to open the rear cavity to atmosphere, thereby causing the main valve body to open to pass pressurized air in the propulsion chamber to an orifice to power a projectile. The orifice has a diameter at least as large as the dimeter of the projectile.

Abstract: A fin deployment mechanism for a projectile to release the fins laterally or radially. This pop-out type of mechanism therefore avoids need for a sabot for projectile launching purposes. By avoiding the weight and space usage of a sabot, there can be increased length and volume for the warhead and projectile, at the same weight burden.

Abstract: A pressure bulkhead for the pressure-tight axial closure of a pressurized fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft that is capable of being put under internal pressure includes dome segments, having an integrated reinforcement, in particular a peripheral reinforcement, which are in each case made integrally from a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic plastics material, and are joined to one another so as to form a pressure dome.

Abstract: A projectile is disclosed, comprising: a body; a fin having a magnet disposed thereon, the fin being coupled to the body, at least a portion of the fin being arranged to: (i) stay inside the body before the projectile is launched, and (ii) exit the body after the projectile is launched; a magnetic sensor disposed within the body, the magnetic sensor being arranged to detect changes in a position of the magnet relative to the magnetic sensor while the fin is exiting the body; and a data recorder disposed within the body, the data recorder being operatively coupled to the magnetic sensor, wherein the data recorder is configured to use the magnetic sensor to collect data indicating a displacement of the fin relative to the body after the projectile is launched.

Abstract: A control surface deployment apparatus having a base part, a drive actuator operably installed adjacent to the base part and having a drive actuator shaft extending beyond the base part, a knuckle part installed on the drive actuator shaft so as to selectively rotate therewith, a hinge part pivotally installed on the knuckle part as through a hinge pin, a fin rigidly installed on the hinge part so as to extend away from the knuckle part, and a spring biasing element configured to pivotally bias the hinge part relative to the knuckle part.

Abstract: An example floor covering system in a passenger vehicle is described that includes a plurality of floor covering panels positioned adjacent to each other creating interfaces between respective floor covering panels of the plurality of floor covering panels, a plurality of joint panels positioned underneath one or more of the interfaces and the plurality of floor covering panels are rigidly coupled to at least one of the plurality of joint panels to prevent relative motion between the plurality of floor covering panels, and a plurality of attachment mounts attached to a structure of the passenger vehicle. Each of the plurality of floor covering panels is coupled to one or more of the plurality of attachment mounts, and the plurality of attachment mounts enable lateral movement relative to the structure of the passenger vehicle of the plurality of floor covering panels together in a joint manner.

Abstract: A device responsive to an acceleration pulse event, the device including: a piezoelectric device configured to generate a voltage over a duration responsive to one or more acceleration pulse events; an electrical storage device configured to receive a portion of the generated voltage to accumulate a charge; an energy dissipating device coupled to the electrical storage device and configured to dissipate the accumulated charge following the one or more acceleration pulse events and not to substantially dissipate the accumulated charge during the one or more acceleration pulse events; and a voltage limiting device coupled to the electrical storage device and configured to limit the portion of the generated voltage applied to the electrical storage device to a predetermined limit.