Trap for an umbilical plug separated from a missile

Details Trap for an umbilical plug separated from a missile Trap for an umbilical plug separated from a missile

1982-05-04

1985-06-11

Schafer, Richard E.

Ordnance

Rocket launching

Having umbilical-separating means

89 18, F41F 304

Patent

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045221030

ABSTRACT:
A fly trap for capturing umbilical plugs ejected radially outwardly from a missile during the initial portion of the launch, the fly trap comprises impact and retention arms and a ratchet and compression spring which cooperate with a housing to allow the arms to only rotate a limited amount to retain the plug within the arms and prevent it from rebounding into the missile as the missile accelerates in the launch tube.

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