LAUNCHING DEVICE Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: stationary launching devices for space rockets at different coordinates of points of their installation in center and lower parts of case in horizontal plane at constant distance between them in height. SUBSTANCE: proposed launching device has bearing ring 1 with base 2 on which bearing trusses 3 with counter-weights 4 are articulated; device includes also load-bearing booms 5 with supports, sectors 7 secured on supporting trusses 3; when they are closed, they form upper load- bearing band; surfaces of sectors 7 directed towards rocket are located at distance from largest rocket at minimum clearance between them; device is also provided with bracing mechanisms 8 and direction mechanisms 9 which are connected with booms; base 10 with articulated cable mast 11 is provided with head- catcher 12 and counterweights 13; guide units 14 with heads 15 and grips 16 articulated on inner surface of bearing ring 1 form lower load-bearing band when brought to rocket; lower cable masts are provided with catchers 18. Load-bearing booms 5 are provided with jacks 19; their length is adjustable by means of inserts 20 found between load-bearing boom 5 and its support 6. Guide units 14 with heads 15 are provided with adjustable grips 16. Upper cable mast 11 is provided with adjustable head-catcher 12 and lower cable masts 17 are provided with movable catchers 18 at retained constant working position of supporting trusses 3 with sectors 7, upper cable mast 11, guide units 14 and lower cable masts 17. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency and reliability. 12 dwg