Vertical drop segmented munitions dispenser
US9863739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/19
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A munitions dispenser employs a plurality of launch tubes mounted in an array as a segmented dispenser assembly. Each tube in the array is configured to carry a selected munition releasably coupled in a cylindrical bore of the tube for substantially vertical release through a lower aperture. A frame, mountable to an air vehicle, carries the array of launch tubes. A skin covers the array of launch tubes with the skin and frame with the array configured for nested engagement of multiple segmented assemblies.
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