Apparatus and method of attachment of a payload

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9308994
APP PUB NO 20150239559A1
SERIAL NO

14191508

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An apparatus and method for attachment of a payload or store to the external surface of an aerial vehicle includes a single point release feature. The apparatus includes an elongated base having a first distal end and a second distal end. A retention receptacle including a hollow tube is disposed adjacent the first distal end and is configured to removably receive and retain the store or payload. In addition, a release receptacle housing a release mechanism assembly is disposed adjacent said second distal end. When the release mechanism assembly is in the closed and locked position, the store or payload is retained to the vehicle via a spring loaded lock pin advanced into the retention receptacle. When the release mechanism assembly is in the open and unlocked position, the store or payload may be disengaged from the vehicle.

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TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORPORATION124 INDUSTRY LANE MS 9050/300 HUNT VALLEY MD 21030

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lease, Keith A Hanover, US 1 42
Uskert, Richard C Timonium, US 25 442

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