Adjustable Bomb Carrier With Linear Attachment Points

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques for attaching bombs and other stores to aircraft are not satisfactory, particularly in terms of versatility and efficiency in transporting different types and sizes of stores.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable bomb carrier apparatus with a structural body, attachment couplers, and an adjustable store coupler, featuring a cylindrical portion and end portions, which includes multiple attachment points arranged linearly to couple with various store systems, allowing for the transport of multiple smaller or larger bombs and supporting modules via a tray system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional attachment techniques are used for bombs and stores, then the attachment process is simple, but the versatility and efficiency in transporting different types and sizes of stores is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveversatility in transporting different types and sizes of storesVSAvoidcomplexity of attachment system

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The store coupler incorporates an adjustable mechanism with multiple attachment points that can be repositioned along the structural body. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the same coupler to accommodate various store types and sizes by changing the position and configuration of attachment points, thereby achieving versatility without requiring multiple specialized couplers.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The store coupler is designed as a universal attachment device that can handle different types of stores (bombs, missiles, etc.) and various configurations (single large store, multiple smaller stores) through a single multi-functional mechanism. The adjustable attachment points and modular tray system enable one coupler to perform multiple attachment functions that would traditionally require separate specialized devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed attachment system is used, then the device complexity is low, but the ability to transport various store configurations is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to transport various store configurationsVSAvoidease of attachment and configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The store coupler is divided into modular components including an adjustable mechanism, multiple discrete attachment points, and a separate tray system. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted and configured, making the overall system easier to operate. Operators can independently position attachment points and configure tray modules without having to reconfigure the entire coupler assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment points are pre-positioned along the structural body at predetermined locations, and the tray modules are pre-configured with support structures. This preliminary arrangement of components allows for rapid assembly and configuration of different store types without requiring complex real-time adjustments, thereby maintaining ease of operation while achieving high versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8141468B2Adjustable bomb carrier

Publication Date: 2012.03.27 VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC

AI summary

According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a structural body, one or more attachment couplers, and an adjustable store coupler. The structural body comprises a cylindrical portion and one or more end portions coupled to the cylindrical portion. The attachment couplers are configured to be coupled to a bomb rack of an aircraft. The adjustable store coupler has attachment points arranged in a substantially linear manner. The attachment points are configured to couple one or more store systems to the adjustable store coupler.