Patent ID: 7739938
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: B64C,B64F,F41A,F41B,F41F

Abstract:
1. A launcher system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), said launcher system comprising: a barrel adapted to house said UAV; a gas generator operatively connected to said barrel and adapted to generate gas to propel said UAV out of said barrel; a pressure chamber operatively connected to said barrel, wherein said barrel extends out of a first end of said pressure chamber, wherein said pressure chamber is adapted to increase a pressure of said gas in said barrel, and wherein said pressure chamber comprises: a front body portion operatively connected to said barrel; an aft body portion operatively connected to said front body portion and said gas generator; and a vent sleeve positioned around said front body portion and adapted to provide an aperture through which said gas exits said barrel in order to control a level of gas pressure in said barrel; a pusher cup positioned within said barrel and behind said UAV upon which said gas exerts pressure for pushing said UAV out of said barrel; and a launcher mount operatively connected to said aft body portion and adapted to position said barrel at a plurality of angles.