Thrusting rails for launch vehicles, and associated systems and methods
US11987395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/6455
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present technology is directed to thrusting rails for launch vehicles, and associated systems and methods. Certain embodiments of the thrusting rails can include a first rail housing portion having a cavity and a second rail housing portion having a projection positioned at least partially within the cavity. The rails can include a bellows positioned within the cavity and an elongated tube positioned within the bellows. The elongated tube can include a vent opening in a lateral wall of the elongated tube. A shield can be positioned between the vent opening at the bellows and a sleeve can be positioned within the elongated tube. The sleeve can be constructed from a fibrous material and positioned to retain an ordnance within the elongated tube.
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