Abstract 1. In a missile of the type having a ballistic missile component and a booster motor adapted to propel the missile component during the boost phase of its trajectory, the booster motor having a forward section and the missile component being disposed so as to co-extensively abut the forward section, the improvement comprising; an annular member secured to the forward edge of said section and extending inwardly thereof, said member having an outwardly facing recess, a plurality of studs disposed inwardly of said missile component and affixed thereto, said studs having indented portions projecting into and being at least in part contiguous with said recess, a locking band, and releasable means holding a locking portion of said band tightly within said recess and against said indented portions for securely connecting said missile component to said section.
Inventors
👤 William A Losey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-11-03 09:39
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B15/00; F42B15/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a missile of the type having a ballistic missile component and a booster motor adapted to propel the missile component during the boost phase of its trajectory, the booster motor having a forward section and the missile component being disposed so as to co-extensively abut the forward section, the improvement comprising; an annular member secured to the forward edge of said section and extending inwardly thereof, said member having an outwardly facing recess, a plurality of studs disposed inwardly of said missile component and affixed thereto, said studs having indented portions projecting into and being at least in part contiguous with said recess, a locking band, and releasable means holding a locking portion of said band tightly within said recess and against said indented portions for securely connecting said missile component to said section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a missile of the type having a ballistic missile component and a booster motor adapted to propel the missile component during the boost phase of its trajectory, the booster motor having a forward section and the missile component being disposed so as to co-extensively abut the forward section, the improvement comprising; an annular member secured to the forward edge of said section and extending inwardly thereof, said member having an outwardly facing recess, a plurality of studs disposed inwardly of said missile component and affixed thereto, said studs having indented portions projecting into and being at least in part contiguous with said recess, a locking band, and releasable means holding a locking portion of said band tightly within said recess and against said indented portions for securely connecting said missile component to said section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A missile as set forth in claim 1 wherein the locking band comprises a plUrality of segments interconnected by releasable members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A missile as set forth in claim 2 wherein said releasable member includes an explosive element for effecting the release thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A missile as set forth in claim 3 wherein said segments of the locking band are of spring metal, said releasable members holding said locking band segments in a curved manner so that upon explosion of said explosive element rupturing said releasable members the bands will straighten.