ROCKET IN LAUNCHING MATRIX Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: rocket engineering. SUBSTANCE: rocket in launching matrix includes main stage, rocket engine, mechanism holding rocket in launching matrix in the form of split snap ring with radial grooves in point of separation, flap and rear cover. Split snap ring is installed between rear butt of matrix and conical surface of engine body protruding from matrix and turning into cylinder. Through radial groove which symmetry axis is perpendicular to longitudinal axis of rocket and coincides with symmetry axis of one nozzle where flap with rectangular window covering nozzle is cut in cylindrical surface of engine body. One end of flap is fitted with strap, the other end of it is put into radial grooves of split snap ring and fixes formed shoulders by rectangular window. Mechanism holding rocket in anchored in launching matrix with the aid of threaded ring through bushing and threaded ring is continuation of launching matrix. EFFECT: diminished time of operation of mechanism holding rocket in launching matrix which results in reduction of disturbances acting on rocket during its launch. 3 dwg