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US 7,829,829 B2Granted
Grid fin control system for a fluid-borne object
AssigneeKazak Composites, Incorporated
InventorsMichael J. King, Jerome P. Fanucci
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Abstract
A grid fin control system for a fluid-borne body includes a nozzle extension, an optional stabilization device, and a plurality of grid fins. The grid fins are stowable folded against the nozzle extension and deployable to extend radially outwardly.
Claims8
A grid fin control system for a fluid borne-body comprising:
- a nozzle extension mountable to a tail of the fluid-borne body, the nozzle extension extending rearwardly from the tail from a forward edge mounted on the tail to an aft edge;
- a stabilization device mounted at the aft edge of the nozzle extension, the stabilization device extending radially outwardly from the nozzle extension;
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- a plurality of grid fins mounted to the stabilization device on the nozzle extension for movement from a stowed position folded against the nozzle extension and a deployed position extending radially outwardly from the nozzle extension.
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