Patents by Inventor John J. Vink

John J. Vink has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aerodynamic control mechanism for thrust vector control
    Patent number: 4272040
    Abstract: A rocket thrust vector control system including jet tabs and aerodynamic control surfaces is disclosed. The control system removes roll information present in commands to the aerodynamic surfaces and provides only pitch and yaw information to the jet tabs for the thrust vector control. The roll information is removed by a geared summing mechanism. The resulting pitch and yaw output is used to drive the thrust vector control jet tabs. The same powered actuators are used for both the aerodynamic control surfaces and the jet tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: General Dynamics, Pomona Division
    Inventors: Thomas W. Bastian, Garry T. Lacy, John J. Vink