US3883209A
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Missile connector
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1973-06-29
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-06-29
Abstract
Abstract Invention is a connector for providing electrical connections to an aerial missile from a missile launcher of the box type. A novel feature resides in the provision of structure which allows limited shifting movement of the missile in the launcher without disturbing these electrical connections.
Inventors
- 👤 Sverre Kongelbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/631; H01R13/6315; H01R13/44; H01R13/447; H01R13/453; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In combination with a missile launcher and a missile positioned in the launcher for launching therefrom, said missile having a receptacle in its aft end and an adapter secured to the receptacle and having electrical contacts, a missile connector for establishing electrical connections with the missile, said connector including a bracket secured to the launcher, a plug mounted for limited movement in the outer end portion of the bracket and having contact prongs displaceably engageable with the adapter contacts, means on the plug and bracket and urging the plug toward the adapter, and a cable system connecting the plug to a source of electric power, said means maintaining a positive connection between the plug and the adapter when the missile is in the launcher and in the event of relative movement of the missile and launcher prior to launching, said plug separating from the adapter upon movement of the missile from the launcher.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In combination with a missile launcher and a missile positioned in the launcher for launching therefrom, said missile having a receptacle in its aft end and an adapter secured to the receptacle and having electrical contacts, a missile connector for establishing electrical connections with the missile, said connector including a bracket secured to the launcher, a plug mounted for limited movement in the outer end portion of the bracket and having contact prongs displaceably engageable with the adapter contacts, means on the plug and bracket and urging the plug toward the adapter, and a cable system connecting the plug to a source of electric power, said means maintaining a positive connection between the plug and the adapter when the missile is in the launcher and in the event of relative movement of the missile and launcher prior to launching, said plug separating from the adapter upon movement of the missile from the launcher.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The missile connector recited in claim 1, wherein the means urging the plug toward the adapter comprises a coil spring surrounding the plug and confined between said plug and the bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The missile connector recited in claim 1, wherein the cable system includes a two-part electrical coupling, a mounting ring securing the coupling to the launcher, and a flexible cable section connecting the coupling to the plug.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
The missile connector recited in claim 1, wherein the bracket includes an enlarged circular outer end portion having a recess with a relatively large slot therein, and wherein the plug has a relatively small neck which is movable in the slot upon movement of the missile in the launcher prior to launching, said relative movement of the plug and the bracket upon pre-launch movement of the missile in the launcher preventing damage to the missile or the launcher or the connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The missile connector recited in claim 4, including additionally a head on the neck and positioned in the recess, said head limiting axial movement of the plug with respect to the bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a missile connector, a bracket mounted on a missile launcher and having a relatively large slot at its outer end, a plug for displaceable engagement with an adapter on a missile in the launcher and having a neck positioned For limited movement in the slot, and a cable system electrically connected with the plug, limited relative movement of the plug in the slot allowing limited movement of the missile in the launcher without damage to the missile, the launcher or the connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a missile connector, a bracket mounted on a missile launcher and having a relatively large slot at its outer end, a plug for displaceable engagement with an adapter on a missile in the launcher and having a neck positioned For limited movement in the slot, and a cable system electrically connected with the plug, limited relative movement of the plug in the slot allowing limited movement of the missile in the launcher without damage to the missile, the launcher or the connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A missile connector as recited in claim 6, including additionally means urging the plug toward the adapter, and means for limiting axial movement of the plug toward the adapter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A missile connector as recited in claim 7, wherein said first mentioned means is a coil spring surrounding the plug between the plug and the bracket, and said second mentioned means is a head on the plug.
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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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |