Oct 7, 2025

US12437898 - Systems and devices for an RF signal carrying cable of a multi-pack launcher system

Systems, devices, and methods including a launch control box; a multi-pack launcher (MPL) box; and a cable connecting the launch control box and the MPL box, where the cable comprises: an outer jacket, a shielded braid, a first wire, a second wire, a third wire, and a fourth wire, where the first wire and the second wire are shielded by the shielded braid, where the third wire and the fourth wire are outside of the shielded braid, and where the third wire and the fourth wire act as an antenna.

Assignee: AeroVironment, Inc.
Inventors: Reza Miremadi
Filing date: 2023-09-12

The patent describes a multi-pack launcher system that includes a launch control box and a cable connecting it to a multi-pack launcher (MPL) box, featuring a door with an actuator and a current sense circuit to detect obstructions. The current sense circuit monitors the actuator’s current to ensure the door closes properly, enhancing safety and functionality in the operation of the MPL box.

Claim 1

A system comprising: a multi-pack launcher (MPL) box, wherein the MPL box comprises a door, wherein the door is configured to open and close; a current sense circuit, wherein the current sense circuit is configured to detect an object that prevents closing of the door of the MPL box; an actuator configured to open and close the door of the MPL box, wherein the current sense circuit is in communication with the actuator, and wherein the current sense circuit detects the object by determining if a current of the actuator configured to open and close the door exceeds a preset amount for a preset amount of time. a multi-pack launcher (MPL) box, wherein the MPL box comprises a door, wherein the door is configured to open and close; a current sense circuit, wherein the current sense circuit is configured to detect an object that prevents closing of the door of the MPL box; an actuator configured to open and close the door of the MPL box, wherein the current sense circuit is in communication with the actuator, and wherein the current sense circuit detects the object by determining if a current of the actuator configured to open and close the door exceeds a preset amount for a preset amount of time.

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