Multi-Sonobuoy Launch Container with Mechanical Actuator.

Abstract

A multi-store launch container is disclosed wherein a plurality of stores, maintained in a tandem configuration therein, can be sequentially ejected. The container is normally carried by a vehicle and receives the necessary charges, of for instance pressurized gas, at its breach end. A spring-biased cocking mechanism forces open a first port cover and maintains a second port cover in the closed position. After the first charge is fired, the cocking mechanism allows the port covers to pivot and the first port is now tightly shut and the second port open for the next charge. Patent Applications. (jhd)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 18, 1990
Accession Number
ADD014641

Entities

People

  • Leo Dragonuk

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Containers
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Sonobuoys

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • ballistics.