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US3892162A
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Rotatable structures support method and means
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1973-11-01
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1993-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A cantilever arrangement for independently suspending two spaced guide assemblies for launching missiles is provided. The spaced assemblies are coupled one on each end of a cylindrical section to elevation bearings and are interconnected by external tubular trusses for transmitting elevation drive from one assembly to the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Carroll D Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:32
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A27/00; F41A27/06; F41A27/24; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A system for independently and rotatably suspending two spaced missile launch assemblies comprising: a central structural cylindrical housing disposed between said assemblies with the longitudinal axis of said housing collinear with common transverse axes of said assemblies; a circumferential flange secured to each end of said housing adjacent each assembly for providing cantilevered, rotatable support of said assemblies thereon; a motor in said housing for driving at least one of said assemblies about its said common transverse axis, said one assembly driven internally with respect to said housing so that said motor may be coupled directly to said means for providing support of said assemblies, said housing providing internal space for cables and electronic components and other equipment associated with the control of said motor and said assemblies; means external to said housing coupling the other of said assemblies to said driven assembly so that both assemblies will rotate in unison; and a pedestal supporting said housing and means in said pedestal connected to said housing for rotating said housing about an axis orthogonal with respect to said collinear axis, whereby assemblies such as twin missile launch guide assemblies may be substantially powered and controlled by internally contained equipment to provide azimuth and elevation control of said assemblies and launch control of the missiles in said assemblies.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
217 words
A system for independently and rotatably suspending two spaced missile launch assemblies comprising: a central structural cylindrical housing disposed between said assemblies with the longitudinal axis of said housing collinear with common transverse axes of said assemblies; a circumferential flange secured to each end of said housing adjacent each assembly for providing cantilevered, rotatable support of said assemblies thereon; a motor in said housing for driving at least one of said assemblies about its said common transverse axis, said one assembly driven internally with respect to said housing so that said motor may be coupled directly to said means for providing support of said assemblies, said housing providing internal space for cables and electronic components and other equipment associated with the control of said motor and said assemblies; means external to said housing coupling the other of said assemblies to said driven assembly so that both assemblies will rotate in unison; and a pedestal supporting said housing and means in said pedestal connected to said housing for rotating said housing about an axis orthogonal with respect to said collinear axis, whereby assemblies such as twin missile launch guide assemblies may be substantially powered and controlled by internally contained equipment to provide azimuth and elevation control of said assemblies and launch control of the missiles in said assemblies.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The system defined in claim 1 and further including cross-roller bearing means having a race which is secured to said housing, said assemblies balanced and mounted on and supported by said race; a drive motor and a gear drive system connected thereto positioned in said pedestal for rotating said housing; and cross-roller bearing means secured to said pedestal and a bearing ring secured to said housing and rotatably coupled to said pedestal mounted cross-roller bearing means for supporting said central housing.
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) | 1978-06-30 | 1978-12-30 | 1979-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-30 | 1982-12-30 | 1983-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-30 | 1986-12-30 | 1987-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |