Patent ID: 6073880
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
An integrated aerofin release system for a missile comprising:a missile body having a plurality of longitudinal slots formed therein;a canard associated with each longitudinal slot, said canard being pivotably mounted within said missile body and capable of rotation from a folded canard position within said missile body to an extended canard position extending through said associated longitudinal slot to the exterior of said missile body;a deflector associated with each longitudinal slot, said deflector being pivotably mounted within said missile body and capable of rotation from a folded deflector position within said missile body to an extended deflector position extending through said associated longitudinal slot to the exterior of said missile body;first biasing means for biasing the canard toward said extended canard position;second biasing means for biasing the deflector toward said extended deflector position;latch means for retaining said canard in said folded canard position; andactuation means for disengaging said latch means to release said canard toward said extended position.