Sway Braces Patents (Class 89/1.53)
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Patent number: 11506123Abstract: A cover for an intake of an air-breathing engine in a missile is disclosed. The cover comprises a closure for closing the inlet so as to prevent ingress of debris; and a fastening attachable to an aircraft-mounted launcher and configured such that the cover remains attached to the aircraft on launch of the missile.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: MBDA UK LimitedInventor: Anthony James Howarth
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Publication number: 20140230636Abstract: A dispenser pod, which includes a dispenser chassis with a first chassis end, a second chassis end and a chassis chamber, a first chassis end cover for covering the first chassis end, a second chassis end cover for covering the second chassis end, a launch system, and at least one sway brace. The first chassis end cover has at least one expendable passageway for accepting an expendable launch canister such that the expendable launch canister can enter the chassis chamber. The launch system is for expelling the expendable launch canister from the chassis chamber and through the expendable passageway. The at least one sway brace is for securing the expendable launch canister within the chassis chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
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Patent number: 8789453Abstract: A dispenser pod, which includes a dispenser chassis with a first chassis end, a second chassis end and a chassis chamber, a first chassis end cover for covering the first chassis end, a second chassis end cover for covering the second chassis end, a launch system, and at least one sway brace. The first chassis end cover has at least one expendable passageway for accepting an expendable launch canister such that the expendable launch canister can enter the chassis chamber. The launch system is for expelling the expendable launch canister from the chassis chamber and through the expendable passageway. The at least one sway brace is for securing the expendable launch canister within the chassis chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Matthew MacDonald Morrison, Robert Harry Schilder
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Patent number: 8490924Abstract: A method for launching counter-measures from a launch opening of a dispenser mounted on an aeroplane. The counter-measures are launched in a direction obliquely forwards and downwards relative to the aeroplane. In order to facilitate launching of counter-measures, a low dynamic pressure is created permanently across the launch opening of the dispenser by a fixed element acting on the air stream. An arrangement for storing and launching counter-measures including an elongate body provided with at least one launch opening used for storing the counter-measures in compartments. The arrangement is designed to be mounted on an aeroplane with the longitudinal direction of the elongate body essentially coinciding with the flight direction of the aeroplane. The counter-measures are connected to a firing control unit for feeding firing signals to the counter-measures. The arrangement is designed to be mounted under the aeroplane.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: SAAB ABInventor: Björn Zachrisson
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Patent number: 8297165Abstract: Apparatuses, vehicles, and methods to reduce loads applied to a store when the store is launched from the vehicle are disclosed. A particular apparatus includes a launch chamber and a flap. The launch chamber has a first portion configured to receive a store. A second portion is configured to be positioned over an opening in a hull of a vehicle. The chamber has a forward end and an aft end. The flap is positioned a distance from the aft end of the launch chamber. The flap has a first end rotatably mounted proximate to the first portion of the launch chamber and has a second end extending toward the second portion of the launch chamber. The flap is configured to rotate about the first end when the store impacts the flap due to the forces applied to the store by the fluid when the store is launched.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Matt H. Travis
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Patent number: 8196866Abstract: An extendable sway brace for a rack for an airborne payload. The sway brace is extendable. A mechanism for extending the sway brace includes means for preventing extension of the sway brace when the pressure exerted by the brace on a payload reaches a predetermined pressure. The means for preventing extension of the brace may include, for example, one or more pre-loaded springs. In this case, extension of the brace is prevented when the springs are compressed by a predetermined amount. The invention also provides a rack for an airborne payload comprising a sway brace of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.Inventors: Ervin Edelstein, Mordechai Berenson, Haim Maslovitz, David Elnekave
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Patent number: 7966921Abstract: An apparatus for interfacing an external store to an under-wing pylon suspension rack on a tactical aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Nathan A. Alday
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Patent number: 7905169Abstract: Stores launch tubes and vehicles equipped with stores launch tubes are disclosed. According to a particular illustrative example, a stores launch tube includes a tube member and a flexible seal. The flexible seal couples an exterior of the tube member to a hull. The flexible seal acts as a pressure barrier against an ambient environment.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Matt H. Travis
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Publication number: 20100024632Abstract: A store ejection system that can be “blind-loaded” without the need to have physical access to the ejector rack. This invention provides the ability to carry certain unique weapon shapes that can not be carried on current ejector racks due to the lack of access to the rack once the weapon is raised into position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Thaddeus Jakubowski, JR., John K. Foster
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Patent number: 7648104Abstract: A store ejection system that can be “blind-loaded” without the need to have physical access to the ejector rack. This invention provides the ability to carry certain unique weapon shapes that can not be carried on current ejector racks due to the lack of access to the rack once the weapon is raised into position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Thaddeus Jakubowski, Jr., John K. Foster
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Patent number: 7597038Abstract: An exemplary stores launch tube includes an outer tube and an inner tube. The inner tube is disposed interior the outer tube and is configured to reduce load as a store exits therefrom. The inner tube may be made of a flexible material. At least one load-reducing device may be disposed between the inner tube and the outer tube. The inner tube may be received within a canister that has an outer casing that is attachable to the outer tube. Alternately, the inner tube may be attached directly to the outer tube. The inner tube may include more than one tube section. If desired, filler material, such as foam, may be disposed between the inner tube and the outer tube. The outer tube may have a substantially circular cross-section, or an oval cross-section, or any cross-section as desired to accommodate structural considerations.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Matt H. Travis
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Patent number: 7481147Abstract: An aircraft object mounting system is formed from three light weight honeycombed metal plank sections—a longitudinally central section and a pair of upturned end sections removably secured thereto. The end sections have bomb racks thereon to which various weaponry, such as machine guns, rocket launchers or missiles, may be attached. The central section is secured to the underside of a helicopter, with small lug structures on the central section extending upwardly into the aircraft cabin area and secured to bulkheads therein. The object mounting system is thus positioned essentially entirely externally to the aircraft and only minimally intrudes into the interior thereof. The mounting system may be used to support non-weaponry objects, and may be utilized with aircraft other than helicopters.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Contract Fabrication & Design, LLCInventors: M. Damon Serkland, Steve S. Cone, James A. Hardin
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Patent number: 6889592Abstract: An adjustable fixture for mounting any of a plurality of weapon sets to an aircraft includes a bracket and lugs that are adjustably mechanically coupled to the bracket. The fixture may be adjusted once, to achieve proper orientation relative to the aircraft for boresighting, and may thereafter allow switching of weapon sets, either of the same type or of different types, without a need for re-boresighting. Quick-release fasteners, such as quick-release pins, may be used to couple the weapon sets to the fixture, to allow for easy and rapid change of weapon stores. The fixture may include one or more adapters used to allow various kinds of weapon sets to be coupled to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: John D. Isker, Michael L. Wells, Daniel P. Brown