Launch lug retractor assembly

Details Launch lug retractor assembly Launch lug retractor assembly

1978-04-17

1979-10-16

Brown, David H.

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Having guide means

89 15G, F41F 700

Patent

active

041709233

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for retracting missile launch lugs out of the airstream, to reduce aerodynamic drag, after the missile has been launched from an aircraft. The assembly, which is integrated with the missile, includes: an aerodynamically configurated housing; a lug fitting that is positioned within the housing and is movable through an opening in the housing; and a spring, within the housing and attached to the lug fitting and to the housing, for biasing the lug fitting to remain within, or to return into, the housing. Unlike the prior art, the assembly: permits the automatic retraction of the exposed launch lugs after missile launch; does not result in the ejection of any element or component during or after launch, and therefore precludes potential damage to the missile or to the aircraft; and, is adaptable for use in combination with a left-hand or a right-hand missile.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2750842 (1956-06-01), Myers
patent: 2852981 (1958-09-01), Caya
patent: 3115059 (1963-12-01), Moul
patent: 3153980 (1964-10-01), Kongelbeck
patent: 3183777 (1965-05-01), Damm
patent: 3186302 (1965-06-01), Price
patent: 3195406 (1965-07-01), Toomey
patent: 3967529 (1976-07-01), Ingle et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Launch lug retractor assembly does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Launch lug retractor assembly, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Launch lug retractor assembly will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-801599