Patent ID: 6315239
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
Variable response jet reaction control apparatus for controlling the flight of a missile, said apparatus comprising:a pressure chamber;a plurality of thrust nozzles in communication with said pressure chamber, said thrust nozzles adapted for directional emission of gases generated in said pressure chamber;a movably mounted gas flow controller;a plurality of pintles each associated with a corresponding one of said plurality of thrust nozzles, said pintles adapted to vary the flow of gases through said thrust nozzles in response to movement of said gas flow controller; andvariable response means for adjusting the degree of responsiveness of said pintles to said gas flow controller;wherein said variable response means comprises a pivot seat mounted for translation between an engaged position and a disengaged position in response to pressure in said pressure chamber, said pivot seat enabling said gas flow controller to swivel about a central axis when in said engaged position.