Apr 29, 2025

US12286230 - Enhanced countermeasure dispensing system with increased payload capability

Various countermeasure dispensing systems (or CMDSs) and method of use are described herein. CMDS may include a dispenser assembly operably engaged with a platform where at least one electrical connection provides electrical communication between the dispenser assembly and a sequencer. CMDS may also include a magazine assembly operably engaged with the dispenser assembly, wherein the magazine assembly comprises a magazine configured to hold at least two countermeasure expendables. CMDS may also include a breechplate assembly operably engaged with the magazine assembly and adapted to dispense the at least two countermeasure expendables. CMDS may also include at least one magazine identification switch (MIS) operably engaged with the magazine assembly and the breechplate assembly. CMDS may also include that the at least one MIS is configured to enable the sequencer and the breechplate assembly to selectively dispense at least one countermeasure expendable from the at least two countermeasure expendables.

Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
Inventors: Christopher E. Kohl, Jeffrey A. Gensler, Parker T. Hyink
Filing date: 2022-10-10

The patent describes an enhanced countermeasure dispensing system (CMDS) designed to hold and selectively dispense multiple countermeasure expendables using a sophisticated assembly that includes a magazine, breechplate, and electrical communication components. This system aims to improve payload capability and operational efficiency by integrating various mechanisms for precise dispensing control.

Claim 1

A countermeasure dispensing system, comprising: a dispenser assembly configured to operably engage with a platform; at least one electrical connection adapted to provide electrical communication between the dispenser assembly and a sequencer; a magazine assembly operably engaged with the dispenser assembly, wherein the magazine assembly comprises a magazine configured to hold at least two countermeasure expendables; a breechplate assembly operably engaged with the magazine assembly and adapted to dispense the at least two countermeasure expendables; at least one magazine identification switch (MIS) operably engaged with the magazine assembly and the breechplate assembly; wherein the at least one MIS is configured to enable the sequencer and the breechplate assembly to selectively dispense at least one countermeasure expendable from the at least two countermeasure expendables; a faceplate of the breechplate assembly operably engaged with the magazine; a set of fire pin mechanisms of the breechplate assembly operably engaged with the faceplate; a controller assembly operably engaged with the faceplate and the set of fire pin mechanisms; at least one set of magazine identification buttons (MIB) of the breechplate assembly in electrical communication with the at least one MIS to enable the sequencer and the breechplate assembly to selectively dispense the at least one countermeasure expendable from the at least two countermeasure expendables; a rear wall of the magazine; a front wall of the magazine longitudinally opposite to the rear wall; and a side chamber defined in the magazine extending from the rear wall of the magazine towards the front wall of the magazine; wherein the side chamber is configured to house the controller assembly, the at least one MIS, and the at least one set of MIB. a dispenser assembly configured to operably engage with a platform; at least one electrical connection adapted to provide electrical communication between the dispenser assembly and a sequencer; a magazine assembly operably engaged with the dispenser assembly, wherein the magazine assembly comprises a magazine configured to hold at least two countermeasure expendables; a breechplate assembly operably engaged with the magazine assembly and adapted to dispense the at least two countermeasure expendables; at least one magazine identification switch (MIS) operably engaged with the magazine assembly and the breechplate assembly; wherein the at least one MIS is configured to enable the sequencer and the breechplate assembly to selectively dispense at least one countermeasure expendable from the at least two countermeasure expendables; a faceplate of the breechplate assembly operably engaged with the magazine; a set of fire pin mechanisms of the breechplate assembly operably engaged with the faceplate; a controller assembly operably engaged with the faceplate and the set of fire pin mechanisms; at least one set of magazine identification buttons (MIB) of the breechplate assembly in electrical communication with the at least one MIS to enable the sequencer and the breechplate assembly to selectively dispense the at least one countermeasure expendable from the at least two countermeasure expendables; a rear wall of the magazine; a front wall of the magazine longitudinally opposite to the rear wall; and a side chamber defined in the magazine extending from the rear wall of the magazine towards the front wall of the magazine; wherein the side chamber is configured to house the controller assembly, the at least one MIS, and the at least one set of MIB.

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