Rocket elevation angle measuring device - has pendulum positioning itself into firing direction by take-off acceleration

摘要

The measuring device determines and stores the angle of elevation on a launched rocket for evaluation and activation of certain switching and/or control functions. The rocket has a measuring system which determines the angle of elevation and stores the measured value for subsequent evaluation to take place after the firing. The measuring system consists of a housing contg. a potentiometer. The set spindle of the potentiometer carries a toothed wheel in mesh with an intermediary wheel only during the acceleration phase. The intermediary wheel is fitted on a shaft seated on a lateral bearing on the side which carries the intermediate wheel. The other side of the shaft carries out limited swinging movements around the bearing.