CARRIER ROCKET DETACHABLE NOSE CONE Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC B64G1/22 B64G1/64 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to aerospace engineering, particularly, to payload protection (PP) in operation with carrier rocket (CR). Nose cone 1 has top biconical 3, 29 and cylindrical 5 parts changing into conical part 35, and spherical nose 4. Carbon plastic flaps of nose cone 1 are jointed together along stringers in area of fuselage fairings 40. Mechanical locks with tie rod systems are arranged above fuselage fairings. Flaps are jointed to CR adapter 8 by semi-frames with locks secured thereto. Flap turn assemblies 19 are provided with spring pushers 20. Spring pusher 21 with tie rod 22 and seat 23 serve to separate flap. Fuselage fairings 25 are made at center of every flap to receive PP. Width of fuselage fairing 25 exceeds distance between turn assemblies 19 to protect them against ram airflow. Openings 73 are intended for maintenance of locks and hatch 74.

EFFECT: improved design and arrangement.

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