MODULAR MULTISEAT SHIPBOARD LAUNCHER OF VERTICAL LAUNCH Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: military equipment, in particular, shipboard vertical launch launchers. SUBSTANCE: the upper base and the truss framework of the launcher are interconnected through detachable members for disengagement with formation of the preset vertical clearance. A replaceable sleeve is installed in the upper base in each cell of the launcher. The sleeve body at the lower end in the inside has an obturator. A guide member is made on the sleeve for engagement with the respective mating member of the transport launching packs. Installed in the lower base in each cell of the launcher in alignment with the replaceable sleeve is the second sleeve that is hinge-mounted on the body of the lower base by means of a shock- absorbing device. A ring with a spherical bearing surface is installed on the second sleeve. Mounted inside the second sleeve is a gripping device and a mechanism for interconnection of the electrical connector of electrical communication of the ship fire control system with the transport launching packs. Installed in the upper section of the truss framework are supports for engagement with the mating members of the ship. Each cell of the launcher is provided with centering members. EFFECT: simplified construction. 4 cl, 10 dwg