Jul 29, 2025

US12372339 - Projectile alignment and securement device

The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for aligning and securing a projectile. A base defining a receptacle for receiving the projectile comprises a self-centering mechanism for aligning a longitudinal axis of the projectile with a reference axis. An upstanding support projects upwardly from the base. A head member extends from the upstanding support, disposed vertically above the base, and has defined therein an opening aligned with the reference axis. A rod member is slidably mounted in the opening, such that a longitudinal axis of the rod member is aligned with the reference axis. A mounting adapter has a first end configured for adhesively retaining the projectile and a second end defining a coupling mechanism selectively mateable with a distal end of the rod member and with an inspection device used for performing inspection of the projectile.

Assignee: ULTRA ELECTRONICS FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY INC.
Inventors: Simon Bonin, Valentin Dulhariu, Serge Levesque, Serge Labrecque, Danny Marina, Louis Lamarche
Filing date: 2020-05-15

The patent describes a device designed to align and secure a projectile using a self-centering mechanism, a base with a receptacle, and a rod member that allows for inspection. It includes a mounting adapter that retains the projectile and connects to an inspection device for further evaluation.

Claim 1

A device for aligning and securing a projectile, comprising: a base defining a receptacle for receiving the projectile and comprising a self-centering mechanism for aligning a longitudinal axis of the projectile with a reference axis; an upstanding support projecting upwardly from the base; a head member extending from the upstanding support, disposed vertically above the base, and having defined therein an opening aligned with the reference axis; a rod member slidably mounted in the opening, such that a longitudinal axis of the rod member is aligned with the reference axis; and a mounting adapter having a first end configured for adhesively retaining the projectile and a second end defining a coupling mechanism selectively mateable with a distal end of the rod member and with an inspection device used for performing inspection of the projectile. a base defining a receptacle for receiving the projectile and comprising a self-centering mechanism for aligning a longitudinal axis of the projectile with a reference axis; an upstanding support projecting upwardly from the base; a head member extending from the upstanding support, disposed vertically above the base, and having defined therein an opening aligned with the reference axis; a rod member slidably mounted in the opening, such that a longitudinal axis of the rod member is aligned with the reference axis; and a mounting adapter having a first end configured for adhesively retaining the projectile and a second end defining a coupling mechanism selectively mateable with a distal end of the rod member and with an inspection device used for performing inspection of the projectile.

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