Modular airborne launch rack
The modular design of the airborne launch rack allows for flexible adjustment of the number of launchers as needed, solving the problems of resource waste and poor flexibility, improving assembly and disassembly efficiency and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JILIN JIANGJI SPECIAL IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, aircraft need to be designed with special launch racks according to different payload requirements, which leads to waste of resources and poor flexibility.
Design a modular airborne launch pylon that connects to the aircraft wing via a pylon assembly, mounts an adapter and a launcher, and connects the upper and lower pylons with bolts to achieve flexible adjustment of the number of payloads.
It improves the flexibility and assembly/disassembly efficiency of launch pylons, reduces costs, solves the problem of complex pylon types, and increases operational flexibility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of flight launch technology and relates to a modular airborne launch rack. Background Technology
[0002] Aircraft require different numbers of launchers to carry in different application environments, necessitating a corresponding number of launch pylons. To meet the different loadout requirements under various conditions, launch pylons need to be designed separately for each loadout scenario, resulting in wasted resources and poor flexibility. Utility Model Content
[0003] (I) Purpose of the utility model
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular airborne launch rack that can meet different mounting requirements and achieve high flexibility.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a modular airborne launch pylon, which includes: a pylon assembly, the pylon assembly being connected to the wing of an aircraft, and a launcher being installed on the pylon assembly.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes an adapter frame, which is mounted on the mounting bracket assembly, and the transmitter is mounted on the adapter frame.
[0008] Furthermore, the pylon assembly includes an upper pylon connected to the aircraft wing, and an adapter is mounted on the upper pylon.
[0009] Furthermore, the mounting bracket assembly also includes a lower mounting bracket, which is connected to the upper mounting bracket, and an adapter bracket is installed on the lower mounting bracket.
[0010] Furthermore, the adapter frame is connected to the upper and lower brackets respectively by bolts, and the lower bracket is connected to the upper bracket by bolts.
[0011] Furthermore, the upper and lower mounting brackets are designed with curved surfaces to fit snugly against the wings.
[0012] Furthermore, the upper and lower brackets have internal space for wiring and control box installation.
[0013] Furthermore, when the launch rack is used as a four-unit rack, the upper and lower racks are connected, and four launchers are mounted through the adapters on the upper and lower racks.
[0014] Furthermore, when the launch rack is used as a dual-mount rack, the lower rack is removed, and the two launchers are mounted on the adapter rack on the upper rack.
[0015] Furthermore, when the launch rack is used as a single rack, the adapter rack is removed, and a launcher is mounted on the upper rack.
[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0017] The modular airborne launch rack provided by the above technical solution has advantages such as high flexibility, high disassembly and assembly efficiency, and low cost compared with traditional launch racks. By using the launch rack of this utility model, the problem of complex types of launcher racks can be solved, costs can be reduced, disassembly and assembly flexibility can be increased, and it is beneficial to operation and use. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a bottom view of the adapter frame in the modular airborne launcher pylon of this utility model embodiment.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a four-joint hanging bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a double-link hanging bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a single-joint hanging bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the objectives, contents, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.
[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the modular airborne launch pylon in this embodiment includes an adapter 1, a lower pylon 2, and an upper pylon 3; the upper pylon 3 is connected to the aircraft wing, and the lower pylon 2 is connected to the upper pylon 3; the lower pylon 2 and the upper pylon 3 serve as support structures, on which the adapter 1 is installed as needed, and the launcher is installed on the adapter 1.
[0024] The adapter frame 1 is connected to the upper and lower pylons via bolts, and the lower pylon 2 is connected to the upper pylon 3 via bolts. Both the upper and lower pylons are designed with curved surfaces to fit snugly against the wing; when carrying a single transmitter, the upper pylon also serves as the transmitter mount; simultaneously, the interior of both pylons provides space for wiring and control box installation. The adapter frame 1 primarily serves to mount the transmitter.
[0025] Launch pylon working principle: Figure 1 As shown, after installing adapter 1, the upper and lower racks can each mount a transmitter on both sides. When a four-unit rack is required, such as... Figure 2 As shown, connecting the upper and lower racks allows for the mounting of four transmitters; when a dual-rack configuration is required, such as... Figure 3As shown, removing the lower mounting bracket 2 allows for the mounting of two transmitters; when a single mounting bracket is required, as... Figure 4 As shown, after removing adapter 1, a transmitter can be mounted under the upper rack 3.
[0026] This embodiment achieves different mounting quantities by disassembling and assembling the lower bracket and the double bracket.
[0027] The launch rack of this utility model can be modularly assembled and disassembled according to the application environment requirements of the aircraft, and can carry 1, 2 or 4 launchers, which has the advantages of high flexibility and low cost.
[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A modular airborne launch pylon, characterized in that, include: The pylon assembly is connected to the aircraft wing, and the launcher is mounted on the pylon assembly. The adapter frame is mounted on the mounting bracket assembly, and the transmitter is mounted on the adapter frame. The pylon assembly includes: an upper pylon, which is connected to the aircraft wing, and an adapter frame is mounted on the upper pylon; The lower bracket connects to the upper bracket, and an adapter is installed on the lower bracket.
2. The modular airborne launch pylon as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter frame is connected to the upper and lower brackets respectively by bolts, and the lower bracket is connected to the upper bracket by bolts.
3. The modular airborne launch pylon as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper and lower mounting brackets are designed with curved surfaces to fit snugly against the wings.
4. The modular airborne launch pylon as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The upper and lower brackets have internal space for wiring and control box installation.
5. The modular airborne launch pylon as described in claim 4, characterized in that, When the launch rack is used as a four-unit rack, the upper and lower racks are connected, and four launchers are mounted through the adapters on the upper and lower racks.
6. The modular airborne launch pylon as described in claim 4, characterized in that, When the launch rack is used as a dual-mount rack, the lower rack is removed and the two launchers are mounted on the adapter rack on the upper rack.
7. The modular airborne launch pylon as described in claim 4, characterized in that, When the launch rack is used as a single rack, the adapter rack is removed and a launcher is mounted on the upper rack.