US4286834A
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Interconnection system
Assignee: ITT Inc
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Filing: 1979-11-13
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 1999-11-13
Abstract
Abstract An interconnection system for coupling electrical and air pressurized conductors carried by an aircraft wing and a missile pylon mounted on the wing. The interconnection system provides a rapidly releasable positive lock between the pylon and the wing.
Inventors
- 👤 David S. Goodman
- 👤 Gerald J. Selvin
- 👤 Edward G. Dubell
- 👤 Donald J. Doty
- 👤 Alfred R. Erbe
- 👤 Robert E. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/633; H01R13/637; H01R13/73; H01R13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
368 words
An interconnection system for coupling electrical and fluid conductors carried, for example, by an aircraft and a pylon therefor comprising: a first mounting plate adapted to be fixedly connected to an aircraft and carrying at least one electrical connector member and fluid coupling element; a mounting plate assembly adapted to be carried by a pylon which is releasably mounted on the aircraft over said first mounting plate, said assembly including a front plate and a rear mounting plate, said rear plate being movable from a rear position to a forward position closer to said front plate; said front plate carrying at least one electrical connector member and fluid coupling element arranged to mate with the electrical connector member and fluid coupling element on said first mounting plate; means biasing said rear plate toward said rear position; said rear plate being adapted to be fixed to the pylon whereby, when the pylon is being moved forwardly for attachment to the aircraft, during an initial stage of movement of the pylon, and hence the rear plate, the electrical connector member and fluid coupling element on said front mounting plate will mate with the electrical connector member and fluid coupling element on said first mounting plate and, during a second further stage of movement, said rear plate will reach said forward position; rapidly releasable positive retaining means for said first mounting plate and said mounting plate assembly for locking said electrical connector members and fluid coupling elements in mated relationship against the separating force of high differential pressures which may exist between said fluid coupling elements; said retaining means comprising a catch carried by said front plate, a lock member on said rear plate and a spring lock element fixed to said first mounting plate, said spring lock element being normally biased to a release position with respect to said catch; and during said initial stage of movement of the pylon toward the aircraft, said catch moving to an overlapping, but spaced apart position relative to said lock element, and during said second stage of movement, said lock member moving forwardly relative to said front plate and said lock element to shift said lock element into locking position with said catch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
368 words
An interconnection system for coupling electrical and fluid conductors carried, for example, by an aircraft and a pylon therefor comprising: a first mounting plate adapted to be fixedly connected to an aircraft and carrying at least one electrical connector member and fluid coupling element; a mounting plate assembly adapted to be carried by a pylon which is releasably mounted on the aircraft over said first mounting plate, said assembly including a front plate and a rear mounting plate, said rear plate being movable from a rear position to a forward position closer to said front plate; said front plate carrying at least one electrical connector member and fluid coupling element arranged to mate with the electrical connector member and fluid coupling element on said first mounting plate; means biasing said rear plate toward said rear position; said rear plate being adapted to be fixed to the pylon whereby, when the pylon is being moved forwardly for attachment to the aircraft, during an initial stage of movement of the pylon, and hence the rear plate, the electrical connector member and fluid coupling element on said front mounting plate will mate with the electrical connector member and fluid coupling element on said first mounting plate and, during a second further stage of movement, said rear plate will reach said forward position; rapidly releasable positive retaining means for said first mounting plate and said mounting plate assembly for locking said electrical connector members and fluid coupling elements in mated relationship against the separating force of high differential pressures which may exist between said fluid coupling elements; said retaining means comprising a catch carried by said front plate, a lock member on said rear plate and a spring lock element fixed to said first mounting plate, said spring lock element being normally biased to a release position with respect to said catch; and during said initial stage of movement of the pylon toward the aircraft, said catch moving to an overlapping, but spaced apart position relative to said lock element, and during said second stage of movement, said lock member moving forwardly relative to said front plate and said lock element to shift said lock element into locking position with said catch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
An interconnection system as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said catch comprises an internally threaded sleeve; said spring lock element comprises a circular series of longitudinally extending tangs externally threaded at their forward ends; and said lock member comprises a shaft axially slidable in said sleeve and movable into the interior of said series of tangs camming said ends into engagement with said internally threaded sleeve during said second stage of movement of said rear plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An interconnection system as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said biasing means comprises a spring interposed between said front and rear plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
An interconnection system as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a spider plate is located behind said rear plate; said spider plate having a central portion and a plurality of legs extending outwardly therefrom; means providing a lateral floating connection between the ends of said legs and said rear plate; and said lock member being connected to said central portion of said spider plate.
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) | 1984-08-31 | 1985-03-02 | 1985-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-31 | 1989-03-02 | 1989-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-31 | 1993-03-02 | 1993-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |