Electrically Actuated Multiple Store Launcher.

Marshall, Frank; Travor, Bruce W.

Electrically Actuated Multiple Store Launcher.

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Abstract:

This patent application discloses a multi-store, electrical pulse initiated launcher that fits into, and is electrically connected with, a transporting vehicle and that contains sequentially-stacked assemblies. An electrical pulse from the transporting vehicle causes the varying burn resistor with the least value to transfer the electric charge to a gas generating cartridge. The cartridge provides sufficient gas pressure to force the store out of the launcher.

Author(s):

Marshall, Frank ; Travor, Bruce W.

Author Organization(s):

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Descriptive Note:

Patent Application, Filed 30 Oct 90,

Pagination:

0015

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

PAT-APPL-605 901

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means

Communities of Interest:

Weapons Technologies

Descriptor(s):

CARTRIDGES, ELECTRIC CHARGE, ELECTRIC CURRENT, GASES, PATENT APPLICATIONS, PRESSURE, PULSES, TRANSFER

Field(s)/Group(s):

Ammunition and Explosives, Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Keyword(s):

*Patent applications, Dispensers, Arming sequence, Multilaunching, *Actuators, Electric charges, Launchers, *Gas generating systems, Sequential launching, Multistore launchers, Pulses

Report Date:

1990 Oct 30