Jul 15, 2025

US12359900 - Composite sabot comprising angled undulated fibers, system, and methods of making and using the same

A sabot petal is described herein comprising a plurality of woven axial and undulated fibers angled to transfer setback loads. In some cases, the petal is a one-piece component configured to be positioned around a long rod projectile or other aerostructures or aeroshell shapes to be launched with in a gun bore, or rocket or missile launch tube. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.

Assignee: Simulations, LLC
Inventors: Jeffrey M Kezerian
Filing date: 2023-10-26

The patent describes a sabot petal designed with woven axial and undulated fibers to effectively manage setback loads during projectile launch. It outlines a one-piece component that can be used with various projectiles in gun bores or missile launch tubes, along with methods for its production and application.

Claim 1

A sabot petal, comprising: a) an inner layer comprising: i. a plurality of woven undulated fibers; ii. a plurality of straight fibers interwoven with the undulated fibers; and b) an outer layer comprising woven fibers. a) an inner layer comprising: i. a plurality of woven undulated fibers; ii. a plurality of straight fibers interwoven with the undulated fibers; and i. a plurality of woven undulated fibers; ii. a plurality of straight fibers interwoven with the undulated fibers; and b) an outer layer comprising woven fibers.

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