Missile launcher arming device

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1974-06-17

1976-10-05

Pendegrass, Verlin R.

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Having safety devices for preventing premature ignition or...

89 1806, 89 1819, F41F 304, F41F 306

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039837858

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism mounted on a missile launch rail which may be actuated to perform the functions of engaging electrical circuit firing contacts for the missile, rotating a rocket motor arming arm, and unlocking the forward motion missile restraints. Particular structure including a bi-directional linear actuator drive mechanism is provided to perform these functions. In addition, the structure incorporates the capabilities of restraining the rocket motor against full thrust in the event of an inadvertent firing and of restoring the rocket motor to safe condition if a launch is aborted.

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patent: 3040629 (1962-06-01), Duncan et al.
patent: 3166980 (1965-01-01), Harris et al.
patent: 3166981 (1965-01-01), Harris et al.
patent: 3742813 (1973-07-01), Kowgelbeck
patent: 3842711 (1974-10-01), Bodinaux

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