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公开(公告)号:US20240201397A1
公开(公告)日:2024-06-20
申请号:US18066395
申请日:2022-12-15
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Matt Keti , Jason Burke
Abstract: A method includes obtaining an initial survey of multiple receivers located on a dynamic platform. The method also includes obtaining sensor readings from the multiple receivers. The method further includes validating, using a differential calculator, the initial survey by (i) selecting a reference receiver and a target receiver from among the multiple receivers and (ii) calculating, based on the sensor readings and baselines between the reference receiver and one or more remaining receivers, a platform attitude, platform thermal expansion state, and survey error values corresponding to the target receiver. The method also includes, starting from a validated survey, adding a new receiver to the initial survey by (i) determining a baseline between the reference receiver and the new receiver and (ii) associating the baseline to a coordinate frame of the initial survey.
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公开(公告)号:US12007577B2
公开(公告)日:2024-06-11
申请号:US17453568
申请日:2021-11-04
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Marco A. Avila , Justin R. Paul
CPC classification number: G02B27/0977 , G02B19/0028 , G02B27/14
Abstract: An apparatus includes an in-line reflective optical system configured to receive an input optical beam and provide an output optical beam. The in-line reflective optical system includes first and second powered mirrors aligned back-to-back. The first powered mirror is configured to reflect the input optical beam as a first intermediate beam. The in-line reflective optical system also includes first and second reflective surfaces respectively configured to reflect the first intermediate beam as a second intermediate beam and to reflect the second intermediate beam as a third intermediate beam. The second powered mirror is configured to reflect the third intermediate beam as the output optical beam. A spacing between the first and second reflective surfaces and the first and second powered mirrors is adjustable to control a focus of the output optical beam without introducing boresight error in the output optical beam.
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公开(公告)号:US20240171044A1
公开(公告)日:2024-05-23
申请号:US17992728
申请日:2022-11-22
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Stephen B. Kuznetsov
Abstract: A two-phased liquid-cooled AC rotating electrical includes a plurality of cooling circuits that recirculate and transition respective engineered liquids between liquid and vapor states around closed-loop fluid paths to cool a plurality of machine components e.g., hollow conductor rotor and stator windings and a magnetic stator core. A portion of each fluid path is either integrated with or in thermal contact with its component. The engineered liquids are evaporated within the respective portions of the fluid paths to hold the operating temperatures at or near the respective and different phase transition temperatures.
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公开(公告)号:US11990715B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-21
申请号:US17119988
申请日:2020-12-11
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Caroline Manteiga , Todd E. Southard , Dennis W. Mercier , Dennis Proulx , Noah Goldberg
IPC: H01R24/40 , H01R13/631
CPC classification number: H01R24/40 , H01R13/6315
Abstract: The present disclosure sets forth a rigid, self-aligning radio frequency (“RF”) connector comprising a rigid body with a first connection end and a second connection end opposite the first connection end. The RF connector can also comprise a recess disposed on an outer surface of the rigid body between the first and second connection ends, and a collapsible connector support that can comprise a connection portion and a collapsible portion. The collapsible connector support can be disposed within and protrude from the recess while also being configured to collapse into the recess. The collapsible connector support can also be configured to interface with an interfacing surface to facilitate generation of a reaction force sufficient to support the RF connector in an offset position relative to the interfacing surface and to nominally align the RF connector with a device to be connected.
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公开(公告)号:US11988903B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-21
申请号:US17174197
申请日:2021-02-11
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Niraj K. Inamdar , Stephen P. Palese , Aaron B. Potter , Thomas R. Yengst
CPC classification number: G02F1/0147 , G01N21/8806 , G02F1/292 , H01Q3/267 , H01Q3/2676 , H04B10/11 , H04B10/112 , G02F2203/50 , H04B10/40
Abstract: A method includes generating a mixed optical beam using an optical phased array that includes multiple array elements, where each array element includes an antenna element and a phase modulator. The mixed optical beam includes a combination of (i) an output optical beam produced by the optical phased array and (ii) a reference optical beam. The method also includes capturing near-field measurements of the mixed optical beam, where the near-field measurements are captured while scanning phase angles of the phase modulators. The method further includes generating calibration data based on the near-field measurements, where the calibration data identifies phase and amplitude responses of the array elements. In addition, the method includes storing the calibration data.
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公开(公告)号:US11988172B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-21
申请号:US16952928
申请日:2020-11-19
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Shawn Coffee , Saifur Ahmed , Steven D. Jacob , Thomas K. Harward
CPC classification number: F02K9/94 , F02K9/95 , F42B15/01 , F42C11/065 , F42C15/40
Abstract: An ignition safety device (ISD) used in an ignition system of a missile is configured to selectively control the ignition of two or more pulses or stages of a rocket motor propulsion system, based on a flight profile mode selection of a flight velocity mode, in which the missile is configured to travel at an optimized flight velocity, or a flight distance mode, in which the missile is configured to travel an optimized flight distance. The ISD is configured to selectively ignite the pulses or stages substantially simultaneously upon selection of the flight velocity mode, or in a delayed sequential manner upon selection of the flight distance mode. The ISD is also configured to selectively inhibit the delayed sequential ignition of the pulses or stages in the event of incidental ground or water impact of the missile after ignition of the primary pulse or stage.
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公开(公告)号:US11987354B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-21
申请号:US17739633
申请日:2022-05-09
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Keith A. Elkins , Gary Lee Lidstone , Frank P. Johansen , Paul T. Hudak
Abstract: A flow deflector for an aerial vehicle system has a flow deflector body, a clip arranged in an interior of the flow deflector body, and a spring within the clip. The flow deflector body includes a first portion at a forward end shaped to engage a surface of an aerial vehicle body and a second portion at an aft end shaped to engage a surface of a booster engine. The flow deflector body can include a plurality of body segments arranged to form the flow deflector body. The clip may be configured to fit around and engage a portion of an aft flange of the aerial vehicle body. The spring can be preloaded and arranged to press on the aft flange when the clip engages the portion of the aft flange.
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公开(公告)号:US20240162989A1
公开(公告)日:2024-05-16
申请号:US18055766
申请日:2022-11-15
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: George T. Paloczi , Justin G. A. Wehner , Shelly J. Mechery
CPC classification number: H04B10/40 , H04B10/07 , H04B10/691 , H04B10/801 , H04N5/378
Abstract: An apparatus includes a focal plane array configured to receive incoming light. The apparatus also includes a readout integrated circuit configured to generate electrical signals based on the incoming light received by the focal plane array. The apparatus further includes a photonic integrated circuit positioned between the focal plane array and the readout integrated circuit. The photonic integrated circuit is configured to receive the electrical signals and generate output optical signals based on the electrical signals. In some cases, the apparatus may include electrically-conductive vias electrically coupling the focal plane array and the readout integrated circuit, where at least some of the electrically-conductive vias may extend through the photonic integrated circuit. The focal plane array, the readout integrated circuit, and the photonic integrated circuit may form at least part of a monolithic structure.
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公开(公告)号:US11984922B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-14
申请号:US17538305
申请日:2021-11-30
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Benjamin P. Dolgin , Thomas G. Lavedas , Joseph J. Fraundorfer
IPC: H04B1/38 , H04B1/18 , H04B1/3805
CPC classification number: H04B1/38 , H04B1/18 , H04B2001/3811
Abstract: An apparatus includes an antenna, a transmitter configured to generate an outgoing electrical signal, and a receiver configured to receive an incoming electrical signal. The apparatus also includes a transformer configured to couple the antenna and the transmitter such that the outgoing electrical signal causes the antenna to radiate outgoing electromagnetic energy, couple the antenna and the receiver such that the incoming electrical signal is based on incoming electromagnetic energy received by the antenna, and electrically isolate the transmitter and the receiver. The antenna may include inner and outer compensating coils, the compensating coils may be configured to additively radiate the outgoing electromagnetic energy, and the incoming electrical signal may be based on a difference between the incoming electromagnetic energy as received by the compensating coils.
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公开(公告)号:US11984799B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-14
申请号:US17572607
申请日:2022-01-10
Applicant: Raytheon Company
Inventor: Marty Perry , Robert J. Schaller
Abstract: A dual-path active damper reduces power losses while damping ringing waveforms in resonant circuits. One path clamps the peak value of a node voltage at less than a rated voltage of a protected device while allowing the node voltage to ring and decay naturally. Another path waits for some delay after the peak value is clamped until closing an active switch to draw a reset current through an RC snubber to actively dampen the ringing of the node voltage. The delay and on-time of the active switch are set to reduce or even minimize power losses for damping the ringing waveform within a specified period.
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