Patent ID: 8833225
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: F41F

Abstract:
1. A bomb rack lock system, comprising: a bomb rack linkage selectively movable between at least first and second positions; a piston in fluid communication with a fluid source via a fluid conduit, the fluid source being configured to provide a pressurized fluid to actuate the piston to apply a force to the bomb rack linkage to cause the bomb rack linkage to move; a bomb rack lock operable with the bomb rack linkage to alternately secure and release the bomb rack linkage, the bomb rack lock having a redundancy system to prevent unwanted movement of the bomb rack linkage, the redundancy system having wherein the vent, when open, causes the pressurized fluid to escape the fluid conduit to prevent actuation of the piston and movement of the bomb rack linkage and wherein the vent, when closed, prevents pressurized fluid from escaping the fluid conduit via the vent to facilitate movement of the bomb rack linkage.