Aircraft device deployment system with spring-driven mechanical linkage
US8869671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D1/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deployment system includes a spring-driven linkage for deploying one or more kicker feet, to push a device to be deployed away from the deployment system. The kicker feet may include fore and aft kicker feet that push the deployed device to obtain a desire pitch in the launch, an example being a minimal or substantially zero pitch. The release of the kicker feet may be controlled by a pair of actuator, such as electrical solenoid actuators, both of which must be actuated to deploy the device. An electrical connection may allow positional float to account for tolerances in the positioning of the device relative to the deployment system.
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