Submarine weapon dolly with self stowing bands
US4685412A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G3/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weapon dolly is disclosed for use in a submarine to handle weapons such as torpedos or the like. The dolly includes a base section having an arcuate weapon supporting surface formed from light composite material having a recess formed therein. A composite arcuate band is movable between a weapon clamping position above the base section and a stowed position slidably received within the base section below the weapon supporting surface. Arcuate links and clamp means with an associated positive locking mechanism are provided for clamping the weapon between the band and the base and for quickly releasing the weapon for movement into a launching tube or the like.
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