Clamping mechanisms

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1987-12-11

1989-05-09

Bentley, Stephen C.

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Having tubular guide means

403322, 403330, F41F 304

Patent

active

048278289

ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a clamping mechanism for attaching and aligning a tubular member, for example a missile launch tube (7), to a support member, for example an optical sight/firing unit (1). The mechanism allows the required electrical connections to power supplies to be made while providing the necessary alignment for the effective launch of the missile system and retaining a rapid reloading cycle for the system.

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patent: 3890879 (1975-06-01), Looger et al.
European Search Report EP No. 86 30 8528; British Aerospace Memorandum from D. W. Gurney dated Apr. 14, 1987, re: European Patent Application No.: 86308528.8.

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