Sonobuoy adapter kit with pneumatic air diverter valve
US10106228B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2209/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward an adapter for launching smaller sized sonobuoys from a standard size sonobuoy launching container. The adapters enable two smaller sized sonobuoys to be disposed within the standard size sonobuoy launching container in series. The adapter includes a diverter mechanism that is configured to launch a first smaller sized sonobuoy when the sonobuoy launching container receives a first burst of air, and launch a second smaller sized sonobuoy when the sonobuoy launching container receives a subsequent second burst of air.
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