SHIPBOARD LAUNCHER Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC F41F3/04 B63G1/00 

FIELD: rocketry; launchers.

SUBSTANCE: invention represents shipboard launcher to launch missiles from containers, located in a cellar under ship deck. The launcher comprises carrying frame, installed above the cellar. The frame is done using lateral and transversal beams, which constitute cells, where the containers are suspended. The containers are equipped with electrical connectors. The launcher also comprises an additional frame, which host electrical connectors' counterparts. The frame is installed inside the cellar, with a gap in relation to containers. The frame is also equipped with clamps of container end faces. The latter are done as guide runners. Electrical connectors' counterparts may contain spring-actuated movable carrier socket with terminals, which are counterparts of ones on container's electrical connectors. Additional frame can be installed using resilient canes, one end of which is connected to additional frame using hinges, and the other is fastened to cellar walls.

EFFECT: structure reliability improvement and electrical equipment mounting facilitation.

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