Multiple tube pneumatic launcher
US7089843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/042
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A launcher includes a plurality of launch tubes for stowing and launching a plurality of air vehicles. A central air manifold is operatively connected to an air storage tank; a first launch tube air manifold is operatively connected to a first group of the launch tubes and operatively connected to the central air manifold. The first launch tube air manifold has a separate port corresponding to each launch tube of the first group of launch tubes. A release valve mechanism is removably mounted in one of the ports of the first launch tube air manifold, the release valve mechanism controlling the passage of launch air between the first launch tube air manifold and the launch tube corresponding to the port in which the release valve mechanism is mounted. A plug is removably mounted in each of the ports not occupied by the release valve mechanism.
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