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Collapsible launching system

  • US 4,279,195 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1978
  • Issued: 07/21/1981
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1978
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fluid pressure actuated launching system comprising in combination, a plurality of cylinder members, each of said cylinder members having an opening extending longitudinally therewithin and a longitudinal slot communicating with said opening, hinge means situated between said cylinder members and connecting each cylinder member with an adjacent cylinder member such that the longitudinal slot in each cylinder member is positionable thereby to form a substantially continuous longitudinal slot and opening therewithin when said cylinder members are contiguous, tensioned closure means for sealing portions of said longitudinal slot, means connected to said closure means and one of said cylinder members for relieving the tension on said closure means, means for disconnecting said closure means from said means for relieving the tension on said closure means, and a linearly movable piston assembly having a portion thereof in contact with said closure means and linearly movable during ejection and return strokes, an interior portion of said piston assembly being movably disposed within the opening in the cylinder members and having an exterior portion integral with said interior portion and adapted to engage an article to be launched from said launching system .

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