Oct 6, 2026

US12753999 - Articulated head and actuation system for a missile

The present disclosure is directed to a missile having a main body and an articulating nosecone connected to the main body. An actuation system is operable for moving the nosecone relative to the main body via one or more electric motors and associated components. A central aperture is formed through electric motors and the associated components between the main body and the nosecone. One or more cables for transmitting electrical power, sensor data, control signals and the like extend through the central aperture between the main body and the nosecone to provide means for controlling the actuation system.

Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
Inventors: Richard Beblo, Tizoc Cruz-Gonzalez, Mackenzie Tidball, Gregory Reich, Benjamin Dickinson
Filing date: 2024-02-05

The patent describes a missile featuring an articulating nosecone that can be moved relative to its main body using an actuation system powered by electric motors. This system includes a central aperture for transmitting electrical power and control signals, facilitating the operation of both the body and head actuation modules.

Claim 1

1 . A missile comprising: a main body having a centerline axis; a nosecone connected to the main body; an actuation system operable for articulating the nosecone relative to the main body; and a central aperture formed through one or more components in the actuation system; wherein the actuation system includes a body actuation module and a head actuation module; a first electric motor operable for rotating components in the body actuation module; a second electric motor operable for rotating components in the head actuation module; and a central through aperture formed along a rotational axis of the first and second electric motors. a main body having a centerline axis; a nosecone connected to the main body; an actuation system operable for articulating the nosecone relative to the main body; and a central aperture formed through one or more components in the actuation system; wherein the actuation system includes a body actuation module and a head actuation module; a first electric motor operable for rotating components in the body actuation module; a second electric motor operable for rotating components in the head actuation module; and a central through aperture formed along a rotational axis of the first and second electric motors.

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