Arresting and recovery system for test missiles

Details Arresting and recovery system for test missiles Arresting and recovery system for test missiles

1984-08-02

1986-08-12

Brown, David H.

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Method of making

244110A, F41F 3042, F41F 3052, F16F 700

Patent

active

046049380

ABSTRACT:
A system for arresting and recovering test ballistic missiles is adaptable or use in an existing facility and with the existing arresting engine. A long loop of cable encircles a sheave on the nose-end of the test missile and is supported by sheaves mounted on the support structure. The ends of the cable loop are terminated on one side of a singletree device. The other side is connected by a single cable to the arresting engine. One end of the cable loop slidably engages with the singletree and has an end cap. As the test missile is launched the cable loop and singletree are drawn toward a ratchet mechanism which grasps the end cap. An intermittent pulling machine is disposed for anchoring one leg of the cable loop whereby the test missile may be later raised or lowered for recovery. The system effectively doubles the load carrying capacity of an existing arresting engine by providing mechanical advantage.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3053479 (1962-09-01), Siegel et al.
patent: 3081626 (1963-03-01), Shaller
patent: 3258227 (1966-06-01), Girolamo et al.
patent: 3309044 (1967-03-01), Strance et al.
patent: 3599906 (1971-08-01), Reinemuth
patent: 3731898 (1973-05-01), Smith

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Arresting and recovery system for test missiles does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Arresting and recovery system for test missiles, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Arresting and recovery system for test missiles will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1930980