Device for the acceleration of bodies, especially a mobile catap

Details Device for the acceleration of bodies, especially a mobile catap Device for the acceleration of bodies, especially a mobile catap

1988-11-21

1990-03-20

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft propulsion

Launching

254387, B64F 106

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049094580

ABSTRACT:
For acceleration of bodies along a track, a traction rope was wound onto a drum at the end of the track. During disengagement, the rope and the vicinity within range of the rotating rope were liable to suffer damage.
The device according to the invention serves in particular for the catapult-launching of flying bodies. A winding drum driven by hydraulic motors is arranged below the point of maximum track velocity of the flying body and moves the latter along the longitudinal track until it reaches lift-off velocity. A flat traction ribbon connected to a carriage causes the winding drum to reverse its sense of rotation, so that the carriage is braked along a short stretch.
The device can be mounted on a light truck and is electrohydraulically operated by the vehicle battery.

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