Ammunition launching device
US11719500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A27/24
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A launching device comprising at least two tubes intended to receive an ammunition round and each secured to a mount, the mounts being carried by a base, each tube being orientable in elevation and in bearing by motors, a first motor ensuring the pointing in bearing of the two tubes simultaneously and a second motor ensuring the pointing in elevation of the two tubes simultaneously. The bearing pointing axes of the two tubes are parallel to each other and each mount includes a sleeve carrying the tube, the sleeve of each mount being mounted so as to pivot in elevation relative to a fork, the fork being itself mounted so as to pivot in bearing relative to the base.
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