US3771416A
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Removable weapons rail
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1971-09-22
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A removable weapons rail which is adaptable for bomb racks or missile launchers. Standard couplings mount the rail to an aircraft. A hoist system for moving the loaded or unloaded rail to or from mounting position is internally contained in the rail.
Inventors
- 👤 W Ackerman
- 👤 E Fischer
- 👤 G Caruso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:49
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/02; B64D1/04; B64D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A removable weapons rail system for aircraft comprising: a weapons rail segment having means for direct connection to an aircraft; means for attaching at least one bomb or missile rack to said rail segment; a hoist means comprising: a threaded rod rotatably mounted in said rail segment and having an actuator end thereon; a first plate means threadably connected to said threaded rod and movable along said rod by rotation of said rod; a first pulley fastened to said rail segment; first cable means having an end attached to said plate means; said cable means extending through said pulley and being adapted to be connected to an aircraft at the other end of said cable means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A removable weapons rail system for aircraft comprising: a weapons rail segment having means for direct connection to an aircraft; means for attaching at least one bomb or missile rack to said rail segment; a hoist means comprising: a threaded rod rotatably mounted in said rail segment and having an actuator end thereon; a first plate means threadably connected to said threaded rod and movable along said rod by rotation of said rod; a first pulley fastened to said rail segment; first cable means having an end attached to said plate means; said cable means extending through said pulley and being adapted to be connected to an aircraft at the other end of said cable means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The system of claim 1 including a second plate means threadably connected to said threaded rod and movable along said rod by rotation of said rod; a second pulley fastened to said rail segment; second cable means having an end thereof attached to said second plate means; said second cable means extending through said second pulley and being adapted to be connected to an aircraft at the other end of said second cable means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
The system of claim 2 including third, fourth, fifth, and sixth pulleys connected to said rail segment; third cable means having an end thereof attached to said first plate means; said third cable means extending through said third and fourth pulleys and being adapted to be connected to an aircraft at the other end thereof; fourth cable means having an end thereof attached to said second plate means; said fourth cable means extending through said fifth and sixth pulleys and being adapted to be connected to an aircraft at the other end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said rail segment has a first nose fairing at one end thereof; and a second nose fairing in abutting relationship under said first nose fairing and covering said first nose fairing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said second nose fairing contains support equipment for at least one missile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1 including shear connector pins on said weapons rail segment for reception into complementary openings in the aircraft to assure positive alignment of said rail segment with respect to said airplane.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |