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Variable volume high energy catapult assemblies for ejection systems

US11479362B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2021
Grant dateOct 25, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D25/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A high energy catapult assembly may comprise an outer tube and an inner tube located within the outer tube. The outer tube may be configured to telescope relative to the inner tube. A propellant cartridge may be located in an inner tube chamber of the inner tube. An actuator may be configured to change an open volume of the inner tube chamber.

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