Inflatable restraint for missiles and missile canisters

Details Inflatable restraint for missiles and missile canisters Inflatable restraint for missiles and missile canisters

2002-10-30

2010-06-15

Baxter, Gwendolyn (Department: 3632)

Ships

Torpedo launching

C248S311200, C089S001810, C089S001816

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735440

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable restraint, and method of using the same, is used to provide support and shock isolation for missiles, torpedoes, missile canisters or the like in naval vessels. The inflatable restraint features a structural collar, at least one inflatable bladder and at least one interference member. The interference member is attached to the inside of the structural collar and the interference member is fully adjustable to ensure a snug fit during the loading of the missile, torpedo or missile canister into the structural collar. Once the missile, torpedo, missile canister or the like is properly inserted into the structural collar, the at least one inflatable bladder, which is also attached to the inside of the structural collar, is inflated to restrain the object. The pressure of the inflatable bladder may be regulated to provide variable spring constants and stiffness.

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PNEUMA-GRIP illustration from Presray Corporation catalog.

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