David R Carlile

US Patent:

7874515, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Jan 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/627350

Inventors:

Joseph W. Kinkopf - Chino CA, US
David E. Carlile - Quartz Hill CA, US
Alex Siler - Lancaster CA, US
Andrew Yuhas - Lancaster CA, US
Thomas H. Walsh - Quartz Hill CA, US

Assignee:

Lockheed-Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

B64D 27/00
B64B 1/30

US Classification:

244 56, 96 66, 96 51, 96 30

Abstract:

A gimbaled truss assembly is disclosed including a frame rotatably mounted in a gimbal mount, and a truss rotatably mounted within the frame. The truss is configured to retain a propulsion system. The frame and the truss rotate independently of one another. A fastening system for mounting the propulsion system to the truss includes vibration isolators. A plurality of braces are coupled to the gimbal mount. The braces conform to the external surface of an air vehicle on which the assembly is to be attached.