Alan Buitekant
Engineering at 157 Ave, Kent, WA
License number
Louisiana EI.0004102
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
29217 157Th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
Professional information
External Store Release For Flight Vehicle
US Patent:
4523731, Jun 18, 1985
Filed:
Sep 28, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/536893
Inventors:
Alan Buitekant - Kent WA
David M. Dolliver - Bellevue WA
David M. Dolliver - Bellevue WA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
B64D 112
US Classification:
244137R
Abstract:
The inner end of a hollow shaft (12) is releasably attached to a flight vehicle (2) by a ball-plunger type quick release mechanism. A rod (22) is axially slidable in the shaft (12) to release the shaft (12) from the vehicle (2). A plate (34) extends radially from the outer end (16) of the shaft (12) and abuts an outwardly facing surface of an external store (4) through which the shaft (12) and the rod (22) extend. The rim (48) of a cup-shaped retainer (42) interlocks with plate (34) to rotatably secure retainer (42) to plate (34). A solenoid (52) engages an arm (44) on retainer (42) to rotate retainer (42), release the interlocking engagement, and allow a spring (68) to move the retainer (42) axially outwardly. Retainer (42) contacts a shoulder (74) on rod (22) to move rod (22) axially outwardly. This releases shaft (12) from vehicle (2) and allows shaft (12) and store (4) to be separated from vehicle (2).