Missile Stage Coupler.

Abstract

The patent application relates to an apparatus for coupling the stages of a missile or other multistage moving object which is adapted to release the stages at a desired time. A separation bolt connects for and aft stages prior to a desired signal. The bolt is held at its lower portion in an assembly capable of thrusting it entirely into the other stage upon the signal. A bolt catcher captures the bolt in the other stage.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1975
Accession Number
ADD001925

Entities

People

  • Frank Swales

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Couplings
  • Fabrication
  • Fittings
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • ballistics.