Operational control logic for harmonized turret with gimbaled sub-systems
AssigneeDRS Sustainment Systems, Inc.
InventorsMichael T. Fox, Bruce E. Exely, Michael C. Mareschal, Thomas D. Linton
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Abstract
Methods, computer-readable media, and systems are disclosed for controlling a turret assembly with two or more gimbaled, swivel assembly sub-systems, such as a gimbaled gun and a gimbaled electro-optical sensor. The turret can be automatically slewed in response to one of the swivel assemblies rotating. A user can switch turret modes reflecting a priority between the gimbaled sub-systems system so that one takes priority over the other(s) during a mission.
Claims17
A computer-readable non-transitory medium embodying information indicative of instructions for causing one or more machines to perform operations for controlling a turret with swivel assemblies mounted thereon, the operations comprising:
- rotating a first swivel assembly for a first pointable device around a first vertical axis, the first swivel assembly supported by a first portion of a rotatable platform on a turret, the turret having a second swivel assembly for a second pointable device supported by a second portion of the rotatable platform, the second pointable device pointing at an off-board location;
- slewing the turret based on the rotation of the first swivel assembly;
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- rotating the second swivel assembly around a second vertical axis opposite the rotation of the slewing of the turret such that the second pointable device continues to point at the off-board location.
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