Patents by Inventor Robert KROYER

Robert KROYER 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).

  • Patent number: 11187494
    Abstract: A modular missile launch system for launching missiles from a mobile platform includes a rectangular first support frame having a first longitudinal beam having a platform coupling structure formed for releasably fastening the first support frame to the mobile platform. A second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance from the first longitudinal beam includes a first connecting structure on an underside and a launch tube securing structure for mounting a missile launch tube to the first support frame. The first connecting structure defines a first plug connection portion extending in a longitudinal direction, onto which a second support frame with a second plug connection portion can be plugged in the vertical direction, having at least two first through bores that are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, through each of which one connecting device can be passed in order to secure the first and the second support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MBDA Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Robert Kroyer
  • Patent number: 11181340
    Abstract: A missile launching system for launching missiles from a mobile platform includes a rectangular primary carrier frame having a platform coupling structure for releasably fastening the first carrier frame to the mobile platform, and a launch tube. A locking device on the primary carrier frame includes a lock hook which projects from the primary carrier frame and has a receiving piece. A stop piece extends transverse to the receiving piece. A locking plate is inserted between the receiving piece and the stop piece. The launch tube has a fastening bracket with a fastening recess fitted onto the receiving piece and locked with the lock hook by inserting the locking plate between the stop piece and the receiving piece. Alternatively, two launch tube receiving devices are laterally attached to the primary carrier frame, each of which is designed as a closed frame defining a receiving opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: MBDA Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Kroyer, Herbert Ertl
  • Publication number: 20210131762
    Abstract: A missile launching system for launching missiles from a mobile platform includes a rectangular primary carrier frame having a platform coupling structure for releasably fastening the first carrier frame to the mobile platform, and a launch tube. A locking device on the primary carrier frame includes a lock hook which projects from the primary carrier frame and has a receiving piece. A stop piece extends transverse to the receiving piece. A locking plate is inserted between the receiving piece and the stop piece. The launch tube has a fastening bracket with a fastening recess fitted onto the receiving piece and locked with the lock hook by inserting the locking plate between the stop piece and the receiving piece. Alternatively, two launch tube receiving devices are laterally attached to the primary carrier frame, each of which is designed as a closed frame defining a receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Robert KROYER, Herbert ERTL
  • Publication number: 20210131763
    Abstract: A modular missile launch system for launching missiles from a mobile platform includes a rectangular first support frame having a first longitudinal beam having a platform coupling structure formed for releasably fastening the first support frame to the mobile platform. A second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance from the first longitudinal beam includes a first connecting structure on an underside and a launch tube securing structure for mounting a missile launch tube to the first support frame. The first connecting structure defines a first plug connection portion extending in a longitudinal direction, onto which a second support frame with a second plug connection portion can be plugged in the vertical direction, having at least two first through bores that are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, through each of which one connecting device can be passed in order to secure the first and the second support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: MBDA Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Robert KROYER
  • Patent number: 10006748
    Abstract: A rudder system includes a pivotable rudder part, a rudder housing, on which the pivotable rudder part is rotatably mounted, and a resilient locking device. The pivotable rudder part is movable relative to the rudder housing from a pivoted-in position into a pivoted-out position. The resilient locking device is held in a pretensioned position by the pivotable rudder part when the pivotable rudder part is in the pivoted-in position such that, if the pivotable rudder part is in the pivoted-out position, the resilient locking device can be moved by tension relief from the pretensioned position into an at least partially tension-relieved position. In addition, the resilient locking device in the at least partially tension-relieved position blocks a movement of the pivotable rudder part relative to the rudder housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: MBDA Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Joerg Lutzenberger, Bernd Kaebitz, Robert Kroyer
  • Publication number: 20160169642
    Abstract: A rudder system includes a pivotable rudder part, a rudder housing, on which the pivotable rudder part is rotatably mounted, and a resilient locking device. The pivotable rudder part is movable relative to the rudder housing from a pivoted-in position into a pivoted-out position. The resilient locking device is held in a pretensioned position by the pivotable rudder part when the pivotable rudder part is in the pivoted-in position such that, if the pivotable rudder part is in the pivoted-out position, the resilient locking device can be moved by tension relief from the pretensioned position into an at least partially tension-relieved position. In addition, the resilient locking device in the at least partially tension-relieved position blocks a movement of the pivotable rudder part relative to the rudder housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Joerg LUTZENBERGER, Bernd KAEBITZ, Robert KROYER