Variable volume high energy catapult assemblies for ejection systems
US11479362B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2041 |
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- 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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