MODULAR MULTISEAT MARINE LAUNCHER FOR MISSILE VERTICAL LAUNCHING Russian patent published in 2016 - IPC F41F3/04 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: claimed launcher comprises top and bottom supports and frame-like carcass arranged there between. Said supports and carcass make the cells for various-type pods. The first barrel is arranged every cell of the launcher top support. The first barrel body top end is provided with the shutter composed of circular support for seat of the first standard size pad. The first barrel is provided with the guide to set the preset angular position of the pad relative to the launcher cell lengthwise axis. The second barrel is fitted in every cell of the launcher and aligned with the first barrel. Every cell of the launcher is equipped with the bearing plate articulated with the bottom support body. Said plate has the through bore to make a discrete circular support for seat of the first standard size pad. The second barrel is articulated with the support plate and integrated therewith and with relocatable thrust supports with centring elements to make the module for be withdrawn from the bottom support at the launcher servicing.

EFFECT: higher operating performances, simplified servicing.

3 cl, 9 dwg