Rail-launching munition release
US11143489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rail launch mechanism and method for launching a payload is configured to release payload lugs of a payload from a platform. A rack for launching a payload includes multiple rails that separately engage lugs in the respective payload of the rails, and a force actuator for launching the payload by accelerating the payload along the rails, causing the lugs to separate from the respective rails. A launching system for launching the payload from the platform may include a rail, at least one payload release shoe that carries a payload lug along the rail, and a force actuator for accelerating the payload release shoe such that inertia of the payload causes the payload lug to be released from the payload release shoe.
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