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Lightweight, Low Cost, Seeker Gimbals

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
77355 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A062-197-0332 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Ross-Hime Designs, Inc.
1313 5th Street South East Minneapolis, MN -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Lightweight, Low Cost, Seeker Gimbals
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: W9113M-09-C-0013
Award Amount: $305,973.00
 

Abstract:

Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota is pleased to present its Phase II proposal. The Phase I SBIR "Low Cost Light-Weight Seeker Gimbals" was a stunning success. Designed specifically for the Army's current, active, funded effort the Joint Air Common Missile (JAGM). Subsequent to the Phase I design a revolutionary second generation new patent pending gimbals design has been created. Weighing less than 120 grams it also permits a larger sensor aperture than previously possible. Also, lower cost than current gimbals design it is scaleable. Lower assembly and manufacturing costs is a major feature. Reduced flexible wiring makes for a more rugged, consistent and reliable design. This new gimbals does not require "balancing" an expensive procedure for conventional design. Military requirement for high performance gimbals includes Joint Air Ground Missile JAGM, Small Diameter Bomb II, and future precision guided munitions where the performance of the gimbals system will drive the accuracy of the system and therefore the size of the warhead In Phase II Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. proposes manufacturing several prototypes for testing. A second generation shock and vibration mount isolation system for the gimbals has been created. This will be further developed and tested by BAE Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition, two small Minneapolis businesses will assist in development of the prototype electronic controller and software to drive the wrist for testing purposes will also be developed.

Principal Investigator:

Mark Rosheim
President
6516995610
mrosheim@visi.com

Business Contact:

Mark Rosheim
President
6516995610
mrosheim@visi.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

ROSS-HIME DESIGNS, INC.
1313 5th Street South East Minneapolis, MN 55414

EIN/Tax ID: 411592408
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No