Apr 22, 2025

US12281944 - Structure for simulating a thermal image

A structure ( 10 ) for simulating a thermal image generated by a real world object, the structure ( 10 ) comprising a body ( 22 ), ( 24 ), ( 26 ) and ( 28 ) having at least one cavity ( 106 ), and at least one inlet opening into the cavity ( 106 ) for receiving a flow of fluid medium into the cavity ( 106 ). The fluid medium having a temperature that differs from ambient. The cavity ( 106 ) having internal configurations defining flow paths for the fluid medium to cause temperature variations on an external surface ( 26 ) of the body to simulate the thermal image of the real world object.

Assignee: Raider Targetry Pty Ltd
Inventors: Michael Fielding, Cody Webster
Filing date: 2019-07-18

The patent describes a target structure designed to simulate the thermal image of a real-world object by utilizing a body with internal cavities that can receive a fluid medium at varying temperatures. This structure features specific configurations that create temperature variations on its external surface, mimicking the thermal signature of the object it represents.

Claim 1

A target structure for simulating a thermal image generated by a real world object, the target structure comprising: a body formed to have the general physical appearance of the real world object it is to mimic from one viewing aspect and having at least one internal cavity; at least one cavity inlet opening into the cavity for receiving a flow of fluid medium into the cavity, the fluid medium having a temperature that differs from ambient; wherein the cavity having an internal configuration for the fluid medium to cause temperature variations on an external surface of the body to simulate the thermal image of the real world object, and the cavity having a wall section with areas of differing thermal conduction. a body formed to have the general physical appearance of the real world object it is to mimic from one viewing aspect and having at least one internal cavity; at least one cavity inlet opening into the cavity for receiving a flow of fluid medium into the cavity, the fluid medium having a temperature that differs from ambient; wherein the cavity having an internal configuration for the fluid medium to cause temperature variations on an external surface of the body to simulate the thermal image of the real world object, and the cavity having an internal configuration for the fluid medium to cause temperature variations on an external surface of the body to simulate the thermal image of the real world object, and the cavity having a wall section with areas of differing thermal conduction.

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