DEVICE FOR MOVING VERTICALLY TURNABLE SUPPORT BOOM FROM SIDE OF LAUNCH VEHICLE Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: launch vehicle.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to ground devices to swing service platforms from side of launch vehicle. According to invention, self-release lock of device is arranged on outer end of support boom, being made for opening under gravity and adjustable in length and angle of turning in horizontal plane. Said lock is provided with support detachably connected with socket on side of launch and adjustable in height. Device is furnished with gate movable horizontally with possibility of locking and release to prevent unauthorized self-opening of lock and connected, by flexible member through reverse-action pulley block furnished with tensioner, with inner end of support boom. Tensioner is placed inside service tower. Support of self-release lock is made ball-type, for fitting in support socket on side of launch vehicle. Said socket has cone-like space with ball-shaped bottom. Support socket on side of launch vehicle is provided with spring-loaded rod-indicator of position of ball support fitted in socket.

EFFECT: improved convenience in use owing to moving of support boom from side of launch vehicle at beginning of movement of launch vehicle.

3 cl, 7 dwg