Miniature aircraft catapult
US6626399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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32Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H27/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A catapult for launching an aircraft is disclosed including a rail assembly having first and second ends. A support structure is provided for supporting the rail assembly above the ground at various upward angles. A container having an open end is releasably mounted on the first end of the rail assembly, the container for mounting the aircraft therein with a portion of the front end of the aircraft extending out of the open end. A device is provided for extracting the aircraft from the container and moving it from the first end to the second end of the rail assembly and release it when reaching the second end.
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