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US5148734A
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Universal aircraft rocket/missile launcher (UARML) and triple launcher adapter (TLA)
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1991-04-18
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Granted: 1992-09-22
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Expires: 2011-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A missile launcher system for use on fixed and rotary wing aircraft to carry, arm and launch missiles and rockets. The apparatus includes a retention unit a support beam, a positive stop, an electrical interface, and a triple launcher adapter with adjustable support arms. The triple launcher adapter (TLA) is designed to accommodate three different sizes of rockets or missiles at one time. The adjustable support arms of the TLA can be unbolted and moved in or out to compensate for the various rocket and missile sizes and shapes.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene V. Lilly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:04
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A universal aircraft missile launcher system for holding a missile next to the body of an aircraft, said universal aircraft missile launcher system comprising: a means for mechanically retaining missiles, said retaining means mechanically retaining the missile next to the body of the aircraft; a main support arm which serves as a frame; and which is fixed to said retaining means; a main support beam which is fixed to said support arm; a suspension lug which fixes said main support beam to said aircraft; and a shaft which is fixed to said retaining means and which can protrude into said main support arm at adjustable depths so that said retaining means may be fixed at variable distances from said main support arm, wherein said shaft is threaded so that it screws into said main support arm so that the retaining means may be fixed at said variable distance from said main support arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A universal aircraft missile launcher system for holding a missile next to the body of an aircraft, said universal aircraft missile launcher system comprising: a means for mechanically retaining missiles, said retaining means mechanically retaining the missile next to the body of the aircraft; a main support arm which serves as a frame; and which is fixed to said retaining means; a main support beam which is fixed to said support arm; a suspension lug which fixes said main support beam to said aircraft; and a shaft which is fixed to said retaining means and which can protrude into said main support arm at adjustable depths so that said retaining means may be fixed at variable distances from said main support arm, wherein said shaft is threaded so that it screws into said main support arm so that the retaining means may be fixed at said variable distance from said main support arm.
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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) | 1995-09-22 | 1996-03-23 | 1996-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-22 | 2000-03-23 | 2000-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-22 | 2004-03-23 | 2004-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |