INTEGRATED PNEUMATIC HANDLING SYSTEMS FOR LARGE SEGMENTED ROCKET MOTORS.

Abstract

The report described the investigations conducted to provide a 'Pneuma-Grip' handling device for large solid propellant rocket motors to minimize problems associated with lifting, rotating and transporting of large and heavy rocket propulsion systems. The 'Pneuma-Grip' utilizes flexible pneumatic members (tires) normally encased within annular channel-shaped retainers. This rigid framework affords a maximum of structural strength and the tires, when inflated, provide the gripping forces required for both horizontal or vertical lifts and normal transport requirements.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0831827

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Propellants
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Rockets
  • Segmented
  • Solid Propellants
  • Transport Ships

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Rocket Propulsion.