General purpose decoy launcher
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorsRobert G. Lange, Lawrence P. Dorsett
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Abstract
A general purpose decoy launcher comprising two concentric cylinders and ing a launch platform attached to the inner cylinder by a load bearing hinge. The muzzle portion of the launch platform is attached to one end of an elevating mechanism, the other end of which rides in an inclined surface fabricated as part of the outer cylinder. Motion of the launcher to and from the firing configuration is accomplished by the holding of the outer cylinder stationary while rotating the inner cylinder with respect to it. Relative motion between the cylinders causes the elevating mechanism to rise on the inclined surface, thus elevating the launch platform to the firing angle. Launching tubes are located within the confines of the launching platform.
Claims18
A launcher for decoys constructed for transportation and storage as a complete unit said launcher comprising in combination, a decoy transportation and launching platform, said launching platform being elevated by means associated with two concentric cylinders, said cylinders comprising one inner cylinder and one outer cylinder, said associated elevation means being actuated in response to relative rotation of the said cylinders, the outer cylinder being mounted on a suitable bearing surface, suitable drive means to rotate each cylinder and cam means located in the wall of the outer cylinder.
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