US4879941A
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Ejectable closing device, especially for rockets with munitions
Assignee: THOMSON-BRANDT ARMEMENTS TOUR CHENONCEAUX 204 ROND-POINT DU PONT DE SEVRES 92100 BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT (FRANCE)
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Filing: 1988-06-24
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Granted: 1989-11-14
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Expires: 2008-06-24
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a device designed to close a munitions compartment of a rocket and to be ejected just before the munitions so as to open the compartment. This device has a lid locked with a key and an inflatable balloon used to release the lid from the key and to dismantle the device without breaking it, by completely expelling the lid.
Inventors
- 👤 Thouron Repe
- 👤 Denis J. Francois
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:13
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/56; F42B12/58; F42B12/60; F42B15/00; F42B15/36; F42B15/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An ejectable closing device for a structure said device comprising: a lid; means for locking said lid; means for producing a thrust outwards from said structure; means for transmitting said thrust to said locking means, causing said locking means to unlock said lid; spring means coupled to said transmitting means and extending under the inner edge of said lid for expelling said lid apart from said transmitting means once said lid has been unlocked.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An ejectable closing device for a structure said device comprising: a lid; means for locking said lid; means for producing a thrust outwards from said structure; means for transmitting said thrust to said locking means, causing said locking means to unlock said lid; spring means coupled to said transmitting means and extending under the inner edge of said lid for expelling said lid apart from said transmitting means once said lid has been unlocked.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said transmitting means and said spring means comprise a monoblock small bar consisting of a rigid part and an elastic part, said elastic part constituting said spring means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein said locking means comprise a key fitted into the edge of said lid and screw for fixing said key to said rigid part of said monoblock small bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said thrusting means comprise an inflatable membrane, the inflation of said membrane causing said thrust.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein said thrusting means comprise a part fixed to the edge of said structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein said transmitting means comprise a rigid small bar placed between said inflatable membrane and said locking means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said spring means consist of a spring leaf initially prestressed between said small bar and the edge of said lid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein the edge of said structure comprises a shoulder and wherein said spring means consist of a spring leaf initially prestressed between said small bar and said shoulder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said locking means comprise a key fitted into the edge of said lid and a screw for fixing said key to said small bar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-11-13 | 1993-05-15 | 1993-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-13 | 1997-05-15 | 1997-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-11-13 | 2001-05-15 | 2001-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |