Patent ID: 7648104
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A stores ejector rack comprising: an adjustable swaybrace structure including a first swaybrace arm and a second swaybrace arm each extending substantially perpendicular to a centerline of the adjustable swaybrace structure, a plurality of tightening screws disposed on each of the swaybrace arms to position a store and counter movements of the store while mounted to the adjustable swaybrace structure; a first suspension hook and a second suspension hook for releasably retaining the store, the first and second suspension hooks coupled to linear actuators which operate to open and close the first and second suspension hooks; a first electro-mechanical actuator coupled to a first threaded member, wherein movement of the first threaded member causes the first swaybrace arm to move vertical between a store free hanging position where the store is not in contact with the plurality of tightening screws and the first and second suspension hooks are open and a store secure position where the store is in contact with the plurality of tightening screws and the first and second suspension hooks are closed to secure the store; and a second electro-mechanical actuator coupled to a second threaded member, wherein movement of the second threaded member causes the second swaybrace arm to move vertically and independently from the first swaybrace arm between a store free hanging position where the store is not in contact with the plurality of tightening screws and the first and second suspension hooks are open and a store secure position where the store is in contact with the plurality of tightening screws and the first and second suspension hooks are closed to secure the store, and wherein the first and second electro-mechanical actuators and the linear actuators are commanded to function by electrical switch logic from a remote panel.