US4122754A
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Dependent sway bracing weapon restraints
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1977-08-05
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-08-05
Abstract
Abstract Automatic sway brace mechanism for restraining stores mounted on an aircraft. Cam actuated paired sets of sway braces terminating in store engaging pads are arranged to provide a positive self-centering force equalization arrangement wherein said sway brace mechanism is automatically moved from a retracted to a store engaging position and back to a retracted position under positive control.
Inventors
- 👤 Clayton E. Panlaqui
- 👤 Lloyd J. Holt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:22
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D7/00; B64D7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism for an aircraft carrying a releaseable store comprising: a mechanism including a pair of movable arms terminating in store engaging pads; said arms being movable from a retracted to a store engaging position; cam means in engagement with said arms and operative to drive said arms from the retracted to the store engaging position and back to the retracted position; cam driving means for driving said cam means; said sway brace mechanism being automatically self-centering and accommodating different store sizes without individual manual adjustment of the arms or pads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism for an aircraft carrying a releaseable store comprising: a mechanism including a pair of movable arms terminating in store engaging pads; said arms being movable from a retracted to a store engaging position; cam means in engagement with said arms and operative to drive said arms from the retracted to the store engaging position and back to the retracted position; cam driving means for driving said cam means; said sway brace mechanism being automatically self-centering and accommodating different store sizes without individual manual adjustment of the arms or pads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism as set forth in claim 1 and further including; rack and pinion means comprising said cam driving means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism as set forth in claim 2 wherein; said pinion means of said rack and pinion means is formed on said cam means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism as set forth in claim 3 wherein; said pinion means of said rack and pinion means is separate from and interconnected with said cam means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism as set forth in claim 4 and further including; positively controlled drive means operatively connected to said rack means for causing movement of said rack means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism as set forth in claim 5 wherein; said positively controlled drive means is a hydraulic mechanism.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An automatic sway brace mechanism as set forth in claim 6 wherein; said hydraulic mechanism comprises a piston and cylinder arrangement.
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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |