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Shock absorbing missile launch pad

US4734329A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1984
Grant dateMar 29, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2962
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Shock absorbing missile launch pad for Mx type missiles having molded ethylene propylene diene terpolymer composition. Pad has curved resilient rubber pad with a Teflon-fiberglass laminate bonded to outer convex surface thereof, and has a support plate bonded to the inner concave surface thereof. Springs are provided to urge pad away from missile at launch to prevent damage to missile.

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