US3956964A
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Arming system safety device
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1974-10-10
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1994-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An arming system safety device for a multiple mounting bracket airborne weapon for preventing the arming of the weapon until complete disengagement of all mounting brackets has been achieved includes an arming lanyard retaining member slidably engaging the mounting brackets, the retaining member being held in a first position by the mounting brackets and the ejector hooks of an aircraft for retaining the arming lanyard in a safe position and moving to a release position when all brackets have been completely released.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H. McGuire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:11
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/02; B64D1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
An arming system safety device for an airborne weapon, said weapon having a plurality of mounting brackets engageable by a plurality of ejector hooks on an aircraft, said weapon being equipped with a fuze which is activated by pulling an arming lanyard upon release of the weapon from the aircraft; comprising: means for retaining said arming lanyard responsive to engagement of any one of said plurality of mounting brackets by any one of said plurality of ejector hooks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
An arming system safety device for an airborne weapon, said weapon having a plurality of mounting brackets engageable by a plurality of ejector hooks on an aircraft, said weapon being equipped with a fuze which is activated by pulling an arming lanyard upon release of the weapon from the aircraft; comprising: means for retaining said arming lanyard responsive to engagement of any one of said plurality of mounting brackets by any one of said plurality of ejector hooks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The arming system safety device of claim 1 wherein said retaining means comprises: means for preventing disengagement of said retaining means from any one of said mounting brackets which is engaged by any one of said plurality of ejection hooks; means for connecting a subsystem of said lanyard between said preventing means and said fuze; and means for connecting another subsystem of said lanyard between said preventing means and said aircraft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The arming system safety device of claim 1 wherein said retaining means comprises: means for locking said retaining means to said weapon prior to flight of said aircraft, said locking means preventing said lanyard pull in the absence of any engagement of said plurality of ejector hooks with said mounting brackets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The arming system safety device of claim 1 wherein said retaining means is formed from stiff wire.
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) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |