Accession Number:

ADD002940

Title:

Gyroscopic Rate Switch.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Boothroyd,Howard W.

Report Date:

1976-01-20

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

The invention relates to an improved pneumatically operated gyroscopic rate switch whose input axis is axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of a missile. A gimbaled rotor is operatively positioned in one of two compartments of a pressurized housing.

Descriptors:

• *Guided missiles
• *Gyroscopes
• *Switches
• *Patents
• Housings(Enclosures)
• Pressurization
• Gimbals
• Bypass valves

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missiles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE