Ordnance – Rocket launching – Having rocket-storage and transfer means
Patent
1994-08-03
1995-11-07
Jordan, Charles T.
Ordnance
Rocket launching
Having rocket-storage and transfer means
89 1819, F41F 500
Patent
active
054639271
ABSTRACT:
A missile loading system for loading a missile onto a missile launcher disposed on a vehicle. The missile comprises fore and aft missile hangers that each have upper and lower hooks that have a predetermined separation distance therebetween. The improvement provided by the present invention comprises a launch rail disposed on the missile launcher that has two cut-outs disposed a predetermined distance apart that equals the separation distance between the fore and aft missile hangers on the missile. A plurality of load detent mechanisms (fore and aft) are provided that each comprise a body having the shape of the launch rail, and a lip by which the missile is secured, and an opening disposed therein. A plurality of holes are disposed in the body that are used to secure the load detent mechanism the cut-outs in the launch rail. A spring-loaded member having the shape of the launch rail is rotatably secured in the opening of the body. A spring member is coupled between the body and the spring-loaded member that permits it to be depressed.
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Float Kenneth W.
Jordan Charles T.
Karambelas Anthony W.
Loral Aerospace Corp.
Wesson Theresa M.
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