Miniature sonobuoy adapter kit with pneumatic air diverter valve
US10053194B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/042
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward an adapter for launching miniature sonobuoys from a standard sized sonobuoy launching container. The adapter includes a first cylindrical member, a second cylindrical member, and a diverter member, and is disposed within the container. The first member includes a central passage that retains a first miniature sonobuoy. The second member includes a central passage retains a second miniature sonobuoy. The second member further includes at least one channel that extends through the sidewall of the second member. The diverter member is in fluid communication with the at least one channel and the central passage of the second member. The diverter is configured to divert a first burst of air along the at least one channel to launch the first miniature sonobuoy and divert a second burst of air along the central passage of the second cylindrical member to launch the second miniature sonobuoy.
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