US3865009A
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Launcher mount
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1973-09-13
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-09-13
Abstract
Abstract Invention is a launcher mount for a plurality of a box-like missile cells mounted in replaceable clusters on each side of a compact turret. Cluster assemblies suitable for missile configurations of different types, sizes and weights may be quickly and simply mounted on and detached from the turret. The turret includes the azimuth and elevation drive and control mechanisms. These are externally mounted on the turret in easily accessible locations and are completely enclosed for protecting the functional components thereof. The launcher may be slewed in azimuth and elevation at fast rates so that missiles in the cells may be fired along a preferred trajectory at desired intervals. Individual cells are water and gas tight for protecting missiles therein from rocket blast effects and from adverse climatic conditions. When mounted on shipboard, the entire launcher may be positioned above deck in any desired location.
Inventors
- 👤 Sverre Kongelbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:57
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41A; F41A27/00; F41A27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for launching projectiles, comprising: a stationary central housing; support means movably surmounting the central housing; a shaft mounted on the support means, the longitudinal axis of the shaft being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central housing; mounting means disposed one each on each end of the shaft; projectile holding means held by each of the mounting means; first and second auxiliary housings fixed to the support means, one each on opposite sides thereof and disposed externally of the support means, a line joining the housings being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft; azimuth control means in the first housing for rotating the support means in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central housing; and, elevation control means in the second housing for rotating the shaft to move the projectile holding means in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for launching projectiles, comprising: a stationary central housing; support means movably surmounting the central housing; a shaft mounted on the support means, the longitudinal axis of the shaft being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central housing; mounting means disposed one each on each end of the shaft; projectile holding means held by each of the mounting means; first and second auxiliary housings fixed to the support means, one each on opposite sides thereof and disposed externally of the support means, a line joining the housings being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft; azimuth control means in the first housing for rotating the support means in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central housing; and, elevation control means in the second housing for rotating the shaft to move the projectile holding means in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the azimuth control means is disposed substantially within the first housing and comprises; power means; gear means fixed to the support means; and, power transmission means connecting the power means and the gear means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus of claim 2 and further comprising a sector gear on the shaft, and wherein the elevation control means is disposed substantially within the second housing and comprises power means, a power transmission gearbox connected to the power means, a gear reducer connected to the gearbox, and, a pinion driven by the gear reducer and meshing with the sector gear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising a brake mechanism for preventing rapid rotation of the support means, comprising: an annular brake drum fixedly mounted to the support means; an annular brake band surrounding the brake drum and spaced therefrom to allow rotation of the drum and the support means to which the drum is mounted; and, actuating means for contracting the brake band to engage said band with the brake drum to restrain rotation of the support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein each mounting means comprises a substantially rectangular collar mounted to one end of the shaft, the collar comprising two L-shaped portions, one of which portions being directly mounted to the shaft, the ends of the other of said portions connecting to the ends of the first-mentioned portion to hold and mount the projectile holding means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising means located at a point remote from said apparatus for controlling movement thereof in azimuth and elevation and for firing projectiles therefrom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |