Patent ID: 7966921
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: B64D,F41F,F42C

Abstract:
1. A harness for interfacing an external store to an under-wing pylon suspension rack on tactical aircraft comprising: a rectangular body member formed of rigid material having a plurality of apertures equal in number to the number of a plurality of suspension lugs on an external store, said plurality of apertures being dimensioned and configured so that said plurality of suspension lugs on said external store passes through said plurality of apertures to removably couple said external store to an under-wing pylon suspension rack on a tactical aircraft; a plurality of metal flares extending from each long side of said rectangular body member, each of said plurality of metal flares having a lower surface and an upper surface; each of said plurality of metal flares being angled off horizontal an amount selected to allow at least a portion of said lower surface of each of said plurality of metal flares to associate with a corresponding portion of said external store when said external store is interfaced with said under-wing pylon suspension rack; a plurality of conduits attached to said rectangular body member; said plurality of conduits running along a substantial length of said rectangular body; and said plurality of conduits adapted to provide structural support to said rectangular body member.