Class 89/1.811 - Having umbilical-separating means

Subclass of Class 89 - Ordnance
Definition: Apparatus having cable or conduit means connected to a rocket
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 10/18/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8037798	Methods and apparatus for communications between a fire control system and an effector Methods and apparatus for communications between a fire control system and an effector according to various aspects of the present invention may include a communications link. The communications link may be coupled to a launcher for the effector and the effector. Th...	10/18/2011
7681482	Automatic connector system An apparatus comprising a housing having an opening, a connector unit, a moveable door, and a biasing system. The connector unit is located inside the housing. The connector unit is capable of providing an electrical connection to a complementary connector unit. The...	03/23/2010
7640840	Automated launch mating system In one embodiment, an automated system for mating a launch device to a launch platform may include a launch platform having a first electrical connector, and a interface member attached to the launch device. The interface member may include a second electrical conne...	01/05/2010
7182013	Umbilical retraction assembly and method An umbilical cord retractor assembly and method is provided for retracting an umbilical cord from a torpedo or other vehicle prior to launching the vehicle. A guide arm is utilized to guide a slide member along a predetermined path within the guide arm. The slide is...	02/27/2007
7137599	Launcher with dual mode electronics A system and method for interconnecting analog legacy stores to both legacy and modern aircraft. One aspect of the invention provides for a dual mode launcher having a first interface for interfacing with a modern aircraft and a second interface for interfacing with...	11/21/2006
7086319	Device to provide an electrical connection between a recoiling mass of a weapon and a fixed cradle A device providing an electrical connection between the recoiling mass of a weapon and a fixed cradle. The device incorporates at least one connector formed of a plug and socket, one of which is integral with the cradle and the other with the recoiling mass, the ele...	08/08/2006
6941850	Self-contained airborne smart weapon umbilical control cable An umbilical cable for delivering electrical signals between an aircraft and a smart weapon carried by the aircraft. The umbilical cable includes cabling comprising a plurality of conductive wires, a first connector provided on one end of the cabling and configured ...	09/13/2005
6868769	Containerized rocket assisted payload (RAP) launch system A rocket assisted payload launch system includes a heavy gauge metal shipping container that houses an array of containerized concentric launch tubes, or canisters. Spacers on each containerized concentric launch tube contact the adjacent tubes and retain the center...	03/22/2005
6679154	Passive dynamically disconnecting arm The passive dynamically disconnecting arm features an arm having two ends wherein attached to the first end is a housing having both a plunger and an electrical connector providing positive engagement force during shock or vibration. The second end of the...	01/20/2004
6227117	Retaining device, especially for the rear igniter of a missile A device for retaining an element ejected by a pyrotechnic device when it is fired comprises at least one metal cap placed behind the nozzle of the device and designed to receive the ejected element, the cap being held in position by curved rigid links. T...	05/08/2001
6199470	Apparatus for launching projectiles from a host aircraft An apparatus for launching projectiles from a host aircraft is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a rotary launcher, a plurality of launch tube assemblies, a plurality of projectile retention means, and a plurality of ejection cartridges. The rotary laun...	03/13/2001
6152011	System for controlling and independently firing multiple missiles of different types A launch system for plural missiles of different types includes plural launch locations, each adapted for receiving a canisterized missile having a standardized connector, which is coded to indicate the missile type contained within the canister. The syst...	11/28/2000
5942712	Method and apparatus for retaining wires in a cylindrical tube A submarine signal launcher is disclosed for preventing pinched control ws therein. The submarine signal launcher includes a gas generator, an acoustic device countermeasure, a launch tube for housing the gas generator and the countermeasure, and a ram p...	08/24/1999
5872326	Apparatus for triggering an avalanche or the like Avalanches, such as snow avalanches, are triggered with an explosive char The charge is propelled into a potential avalanche slope and detonated therein. The explosive charge is first located in a tube which is closed at one end and which also houses a p...	02/16/1999
5710388	Umbilical cord for projectile launching device An umbilical cord for connecting the control systems within a control center to the operating systems of a projectile that is located within a launch tube and is to be launched therefrom, the umbilical cord comprising a cable having a plurality of conduct...	01/20/1998
5652404	Device for disconnecting a releasable connector The device for disconnecting a releasable connector for connecting a flexible connecting element (3) of an umbilical tower to a launcher (2) of the type comprising a base (5) fixed on the launcher (2) and adapted to receive a plug (6) connected to the fle...	07/29/1997
5637825	Control line spool A control line deployment device useable in an underwater vehicle including stator positioned at an aft end of an underwater vehicle having a spool bucket formed therein with an entrance opening at an aft end of the stator in communication with the spool ...	06/10/1997
5578783	RAM accelerator system and device A method for accelerating projectiles comprises introducing the projectile into an accelerator barrel, feeding a combustible gas mixture into said barrel and igniting said mixture to accelerate the projectile, and is characterized in that a fluid is store...	11/26/1996
5564649	Apparatus for the remote control of missiles or torpedoes The invention provides an apparatus for the remote control of missiles or torpedoes launched from a launching container, by means of a cable of which a portion is wound onto a supply reel connected with the launching and of which the other portion is woun...	10/15/1996
5042390	Apparatus for lauching umbilical-guided missiles Guided missiles (10) which trail control umbilicals such as optical fibers (20) are launched from an array (16) of launch tubes (14) that point in the same direction. A swing arm (40) extends over the face of the array (16) to capture and move the umbilic...	08/27/1991
4998994	Aerodynamically compliant projectile nose A high velocity aerodynamic projectile having a central body with a forward nd, a rearward end and a longitudinal axis, the forward end of the body has a pedestal coaxially extending outward from the body. The projectile has aft stabilizing fins or a flare...	03/12/1991
4991798	Apparatus for filling cryogenic engines of a launcher with automatic separation on lift-off In order to fill the cryogenic engines of a launcher with propellents up to the time of launcher lift-off, an apparatus is proposed which has a tube section (20) connecting pipes on the ground and on board the launcher (12). A weakened zone (22) of said t...	02/12/1991
4757960	Lost-fluid hydraulic actuation system Lost-fluid hydraulic actuation system. This system makes it possible to control for a short time an element (168) in an autonomous working unit, particularly a rocket, with an onboard means (100) connected to the unit. Hydraulic fluid under pressure is in...	07/19/1988
4522103	Trap for an umbilical plug separated from a missile A fly trap for capturing umbilical plugs ejected radially outwardly from a missile during the initial portion of the launch, the fly trap comprises impact and retention arms and a ratchet and compression spring which cooperate with a housing to allow the ...	06/11/1985
4444087	Missile container and extraction mechanism A missile container for storing a missile therein and having an extraction mechanism for extracting the missile from the container and placing the missile in the proper launch attitude....	04/24/1984
4438675	Cabling for secondary ammunition A cabling arrangement for secondary ammunition arranged in the form of at least two ammunition elements in series in a cylindrical casing of a distribution system and being ejectable therefrom. The cabling arrangement serves for supply of electrical energ...	03/27/1984
4388853	Missile launchers A missile launcher having fore and aft two-stage double-acting ejection rams is provided with a choked flow gas system to prevent interaction between the rams and avoid back pressure in the breech chambers. Two gas cartridges in two breech chambers supply...	06/21/1983
4184731	Electrical connector for use inside a tube such as an ejector tube The present invention relates to an electrical connector designed for use inside a tube such as an ejector tube for the expulsion of bodies from the tube, whereby the electrical connector is ejected from the tube together with the respective body, such as...	01/22/1980
4099038	Separable electrical flexible cable assembly for moving stores such as missiles A peelaway flat cable for providing electrical connection to a missile. First and second flat cables, each having a plurality of spaced conductors, are electrically connected together and are bonded to one another. A breakaway joint is provided in the cab...	07/04/1978
4092898	Shock-excursion apparatus for retracting the umbilical plug of a missile A flexible wire is secured at one end to the umbilical plug and at the ot to a sheave of a rotary actuator. The actuator is driven by launch-gas pressure to reel in the wire and retract the plug. A plug stop is mounted on the launch tube in the path of t...	06/06/1978
4047464	Umbilical cord breaker An improved device for breaking the connection between an electric control system and a missile by separating a control cable or umbilical cord joining the missile to its launcher housing during launch. A plurality of continuous, flexible conductors are p...	09/13/1977
4037821	Telescoping retractor A telescoping retractor comprised of a two stage cylinder assembly actuated y an electroexplosive power cartridge. A pair of cylinders are mounted in concentric relation. A piston rod is carried in the inner cylinder. The power cartridge produces the gas w...	07/26/1977
4031806	Internal umbilical connector for missiles An assembly which is an energy absorbing system for supporting the nose c of a missile in a position extended from the guidance section prior to eject (launch) of the missile. This extended position exposes internal umbilical connectors to permit interna...	06/28/1977

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Class 89/1.811 - Having umbilical-separating means