MODULAR MULTISEAT SHIP LAUNCHER FOR VERTICAL LAUNCHING Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC F41F3/04 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: this launcher comprises bed with cells to installation of container-launchers to be secured at ship deck. Every said cell is provided with protective cover with opening drive. Said cover is fitted at the base via sealing backing of viscoelastic material secured over cover edges. Opening drive comprises leverage including rocker to drive said cover at opening-closing via first and second dead points. Rocker is articulated with bell crank first arm. Second arm of said bell crank is coupled with the link the other end of which make a hinge with thrust element. The latter is plug-connected via screw element extending through protective cover to adjust screw element vertical position. Said link is composed of split-jointed parts to be disengaged by the action of launched object nose part at emergent ejection of the latter from container-launcher with said cover at closed position. Leverage can half-open the protective as-closed cover when under-cover pressure exceeds the preset value. Then, it can automatically return it to initial position at pressure equalized with barometric pressure.

EFFECT: higher reliability and safety.

10 cl, 6 dwg