Mechanical stepper motors for guided munitions and industrial machinery

This invention describes a unique mechanical motor that can precisely move things in small, controlled steps, either in a straight line or by rotating. Instead of using electricity, it works purely mechanically with a clever arrangement of pins and pockets that engage and disengage to create movement. The patent specifically focuses on using this motor inside guided projectiles, but it could also be used in industrial machines.

Why it matters: Advances in precision manufacturing, particularly for complex mechanical assemblies, could make this robust, non-electronic stepper motor more feasible and cost-effective to produce for demanding applications like guided munitions, where electronic reliability is a critical concern.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedPrecision mechanical components, miniaturization, actuation mechanisms.

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