US4708048A
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Munitions assembly system
Assignee: VER-VAL ENTERPRISES Inc A CORP OF FL
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Filing: 1986-05-14
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Granted: 1987-11-24
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Expires: 2006-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A system for the rapid assembly of munitions comprising a roller conveyor extending from beneath an on-load gantry, a hoist attached to the on-load gantry, a rail conveyor extending from the on-load gantry to an off-load gantry, a hoist attached to the off-load gantry and dollies which travel between the gantries on the rail conveyor. A munition body is delivered to the on-load gantry by the roller conveyor. The munition body is hoisted onto a dolly and assembly and arming tasks are performed as the munition-laden dolly travels on the rail conveyor. The assembled and armed munition is then removed from the dolly by a hoist on the off-load gantry.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace L. Brown
- 👤 O. Mark Madamba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:21
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A9/00; F41A9/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A munitions assembly system comprising: an on-load gantry; an off-load gantry; hoisting means attached to each of said gantries; conveyor means extending between the on-load gantry and an off-load gantry; a plurality of transport means which travel on said conveyor means; and an arming wire dispenser located adjacent said conveyor means, said arming wire dispenser supplying arming wire from a spool through a straightening tube to a munition to be armed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A munitions assembly system comprising: an on-load gantry; an off-load gantry; hoisting means attached to each of said gantries; conveyor means extending between the on-load gantry and an off-load gantry; a plurality of transport means which travel on said conveyor means; and an arming wire dispenser located adjacent said conveyor means, said arming wire dispenser supplying arming wire from a spool through a straightening tube to a munition to be armed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a bomb bar attached to said hoisting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a second conveyor means extending from a point beneath said on-load gantry.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 1, in which said gantries each comprise two A-frame structures connected at their apexes by a support beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 4, in which the A-frame structures comprise legs and cross bars which are adjustable in length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 5, in which foot pads are attached to said legs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 1, in which said hoisting means comprise pneumatic hoists.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 3, in which said conveyor means comprises a rail conveyor extending between the on-load gantry and the off-load gantry, and said second conveyor means comprises a roller conveyor extending between an unloading site and the on-load gantry.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 8, in which said rail conveyor provides means for return of said transport means from the off-load gantry to the on-load gantry.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 2, in which said bomb bar includes means for transporting at least three munitions at one time.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 1, in which said transport means comprise dollies.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 7, further comprising an interface control board, said interface control board permits control of pneumatic power necessary to operate said pneumatic hoists.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a restraint strap attached to said second conveyor means, said restraint strap being attachable to a munition being carried on said transport means to prevent said munition from turning while torque is being applied.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an adjustment bar, said adjustment bar capable of interacting with the legs of said on-load gantry and said off-load gantries to level said gantries when said gantries are found to be unlevel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
97 words
A munitions assembly system comprising: an on-load gantry; a plurality of off-load gantries; hoisting means attached to each of said gantries; a turntable device located beneath said on-load gantry; conveyor means that align with said turntable device and extend to said off-load gantries; transport means which may be loaded with a bomb body while on said turntable device and then travel on said conveyor means to said off-load gantries; and an arming wire dispenser located adjacent said conveyor means, said arming wire dispenser supplying arming wire from a spool through a straightening tube to the bomb body.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
97 words
A munitions assembly system comprising: an on-load gantry; a plurality of off-load gantries; hoisting means attached to each of said gantries; a turntable device located beneath said on-load gantry; conveyor means that align with said turntable device and extend to said off-load gantries; transport means which may be loaded with a bomb body while on said turntable device and then travel on said conveyor means to said off-load gantries; and an arming wire dispenser located adjacent said conveyor means, said arming wire dispenser supplying arming wire from a spool through a straightening tube to the bomb body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 15, further comprising a bomb bar, said bomb bar being attached to said hoisting means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A munitions assembly system as claimed in claim 15, further comprising a second conveyor means extending from a point beneath said on-load gantry.
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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) | 1990-11-23 | 1991-05-25 | 1991-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-23 | 1995-05-25 | 1995-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-23 | 1999-05-25 | 1999-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |