Ordnance Alignment and Loading Apparatus.
Abstract
The patent application relates to an apparatus for automatic final alignment and latching of ordnance to aircraft including a pair of diagonally opposed pin and cone sets demountably attached to the ordnance and aircraft respectively, lug and latch sets similarly attached, and a pair of inflatable bags supporting a platform on which the ordnance rests. Upon completion of approximate alignment, a lifting force is imparted to the weapons by inflation of the bags, causing smooth mating of the pins and cones and final fastening of the lugs and latches.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 26, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADD001195
Entities
People
- Francis E. Buck
- Frank L. Scheetz
- William B. Shepard
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy