Assembly for launching bodies from an underwater platform

Details Assembly for launching bodies from an underwater platform Assembly for launching bodies from an underwater platform

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3641)

Ships

Torpedo launching

C114S239000, C114S312000, C114S316000, C114S318000, C114S320000, C089S001809

Reexamination Certificate

active

06871610

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for launching bodies from an underwater platform having a pressure hull, and an outer hull subject to free flooding. The assembly includes a module having a proximal end outboard of the pressure hull portion of the platform, a distal end disposed proximate and in alignment with a launch opening in the outer hull portion, and a chamber in the module extending from the distal end of the module to proximate the proximal end of the module, the module chamber being adapted to receive and retain one of the bodies. Support structure on the platform retains the module. A pump on the platform is in communication with water outside the pressure hull, and an impulse tank on the platform is in communication with the pump. A manifold is in communication with the impulse tank for directing outflow of water from the impulse tank to the chamber to eject the body from the chamber.

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