Abstract:
In a method of carrying a munition (100) on a munition launcher platform (200), the munition launcher platform (200) is provided with a data tag activator and a data tag reader (210). A munition (100) is attached to the munition launcher platform (200), the munition (100) being provided with a data tag (120). An activation signal is transmitted from the data tag activator (210) to the data tag (120). As a result of receiving the activation signal, the data tag (120) returns a data response to the data tag reader (210). The receiving of the data response provides the munition launcher platform (200) with an indication that the munition (100) is still attached to the munition launcher platform (200).
Abstract:
The object of this invention is a method to shoot an object from a flying apparatus. Into an flying apparatus, into certain part of it, like a container (2) that consists at least of a bottom (3) and a shell (4) a spring (6) will be placed, like a push spring that has been loaded in a tense state and that is locked in this position using a fixing organ (8, 8c) and further there will be put as an extension of the spring an object (1) to be shot out from the flying apparatus. The fixing organ (8, 8c) is thread, metal cord, bar, strip, rope, line, or some combination of these and its tension strength (T) is greater that the tension load of the push force (F) to the mentioned fixing organ. The tension strength (T) of the fixing organ (8,8c) is weakened to be less than the mentioned tension load by heating, burning, or melting the mentioned fixing organ by electric energy when the fixing organ (8, 8c) breaks, the spring (6) expands into the direction of the object (1) and the push force (F) pushes the object out of the container (2) and off the flying apparatus. The apparatus that is used in the present method is also an object of the invention.
Abstract:
A device at a launcher at an air vehicle for detachably carrying and guiding a missile or the like is shown. The launcher comprises means for detachably carrying the missile and means for guiding the missile in the longitudinal direction of the launcher. The latter comprises a first profile element (2) secured in the launcher and a second profile element (4) secured in the missile, which profile elements are arranged to interact in order to admit a free mutual movement in the longitudinal direction of the launcher, while movement in lateral directions is limited. The device according to the invention is characterized particularly in that it comprises a profile plate (7) and a number of relatively thin shims (8), the profile plate (7) and shims (8) being arranged securable in the first profile element (2) to so limit by means of an appropriate number of shims (8) the mutual movement of the first (2) and the second (4) profile element in the load carrying direction across the longitudinal direction of the launcher that the required allowance between the profile elements (2, 4) for mutual movability of the profile elements in the longitudinal direction of the launcher is maintained.
Abstract:
Ejecteur (1) pour charge (2), comprenant un moyen de guidage (4), comprenant: une première bielle supérieure (BS1), une première bielle inférieure (BI1), la première bielle supérieure (BS1) étant articulée avec l'aéronef (3) au niveau d'une première articulation supérieure (AS1), et avec la première bielle inférieure (BI1) au niveau d'une première articulation médiane (AM1), la première bielle inférieure (BI1) étant articulée avec la charge (2) au niveau d'une première articulation inférieure (AI1), les axes des trois premières articulations (AS1, AM1, AI1) étant parallèles, une deuxième bielle supérieure (BS2), une deuxième bielle inférieure (BI2), la deuxième bielle supérieure (BS2) étant articulée avec l'aéronef (3) au niveau d'une deuxième articulation supérieure (AS2), et avec la deuxième bielle inférieure (BI2) au niveau d'une deuxième articulation médiane (AM2), la deuxième bielle inférieure (BI2) étant articulée avec la charge (2) au niveau d'une deuxième articulation inférieure (AI2), les axes des trois deuxièmes articulations (AS2, AM2, AI2) étant parallèles, et un moyen de synchronisation (5) apte à recopier, en lui appliquant un gain, l'angle de la première articulation supérieure (AS1) sur l'angle de la première articulation médiane (AM1), apte à recopier, en lui appliquant un gain, l'angle de la deuxième articulation supérieure (AS2) sur l'angle de la deuxième articulation médiane (AM2) et apte à recopier, en lui appliquant un gain, l'angle de la première articulation supérieure (AS1) sur l'angle de la deuxième articulation supérieure (AS2).
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a frame portion made of metal and having a substantially elongated shape. The frame portion comprises one or more cavities situated in a longitudinal direction, and a composite material is disposed within the cavities to structurally reinforce the frame portion. The frame portion includes one or more missile guides situated in the longitudinal direction and configured to slidingly engage a weapon.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method for interconnecting analog legacy stores to both legacy and modern aircraft (10). One aspect of the invention provides for a dual mode launcher (30) having a first interface (32) for interfacing with a modern aircraft and a second interface (34) for interfacing with a legacy aircraft. Either the first or the second interface (32, 34) is connected to the aircraft (10) depending on the hardware platform supported by the aircraft (10). Signals received from either interface (32, 34) are converted to digital and placed on a digital input/output bus (38) and converted to analog for use by the store (20). Likewise, signals transmitted by the store (20) to the aircraft (10) are converted to digital and placed on the digital input/output bus (38) for transmission to the aircraft (10). The signals are further acted upon depending upon which interface is connected to the dual mode launcher assembly (30). The dual mode launcher (30) provides seamless operation of the store interface (36) regardless of which type of aircraft (10) is equipped to carry the analog store (20).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for discharging countermeasure means from a carrier craft in the form of an aircraft or equivalent. In this connection, the countermeasure means is intended to be spread initially in the form of unit packs (13, 13' and 20) which, after they have left the carrier craft, are to screen the same (23) from missiles (24) approaching is guided by built-in sensors, or other threats. It is especially characteristic of the invention that the unit countermeasure packs (13, 13' and 20) are spread from the carrier (2) transversely to the flying direction of the carrier craft.
Abstract:
Aircraft (10) carries at least two clusters of barrel assemblies. At least one cluster is oriented normal to the longitudinal axis of aircraft (10) and at least one other cluster is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of aircraft (10). Each cluster comprises a plurality of barrel assemblies, with each barrel having a plurality of axially disposed projectiles therein. Each projectile is associated with a discrete, sequentially activated propellant charge for propelling it through the muzzle of the barrel. Various methods of deploying a multiplicity of projectiles onto a target from aircraft (10) are also described and claimed. The projectiles deployment might occur at any time whils aircraft (10) is approaching the target, overflying the target, or departing from the target. The projectiles may include smoke canisters, high explosive canisters, flares, electronic and thermal countermeasures, mines, grenades or cameras.
Abstract:
An aircraft (2) comprising a launch tube (14) extending along at least part of a length of a wing of the aircraft (2),and through which an item (24) may be launched from the aircraft (2). The launch tube (14) comprises an opening (22) at a distal end of the wing (6).
Abstract:
A smart translator "SMARTX" box provides an aircraft outfitted with an analog AGM-65 ("Maverick") interface with the same "look and feel" and capability to use a store outfitted with a digital MIL-STD-1760 interface as if the aircraft was fully 1760 compliant without any modifications to the electronics or software of either the aircraft or store.