Patent ID: 9354013
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: F41A,F41G

Claim Text:
1. A gyroscopic stabilizer system for weaponry, the system comprising: a hollow core mass element having a bore extending therethrough mounted by at least one bearing for rotation around an axis of rotation extending through the bore; a mounting structure configured to mount the mass element and the at least one bearing to an associated weapon such that the axis of rotation is parallel to an axis of a trajectory of a fired projectile; a drive unit for rotating the hollow core mass element; and a power source operably connected to the drive unit for providing power to the drive unit; wherein the mounting structure includes a tubular inner housing about which the at least one bearing is supported; and wherein the drive unit includes an electric motor, and wherein the hollow core mass element comprises a rotor portion of the electric motor and the tubular inner housing comprises an open core shaft of the electric motor.