Variable thrust catapult
US11434012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/52
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rocket catapult assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a motor assembly including a proximal end and a distal end, a first cartridge, and a second cartridge. The first cartridge and the second cartridge may be configured to provide a variable thrust based on an occupant's weight. The first cartridge may provide a thrust corresponding to a relatively light weight occupant, the second cartridge may provide a thrust corresponding to a relatively average weight occupant, and the first cartridge and second cartridge may provide a combined thrust corresponding to a relatively heavy weight occupant.
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