Systems and methods for ejecting a store from an aircraft
US12110108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D7/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for ejecting a store from an aircraft include a stowage tube configured to retain the store. The stowage tube includes an open rear end. A door panel is coupled to the stowage tube. An actuator driven linkage is coupled to the door panel. The actuator driven linkage is configured to rotate the door panel about a pivot axis at a forward edge opposite from an aft end between a closed position associated with a stowed position of the system and an open position associated with a deployed position of the system. The stowage tube is configured to rearwardly eject the store out of the open rear end when the system is in the deployed position.
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