Patent ID: 8234992
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A launch and recovery system, comprising: a first plat having first and second longitudinal members and at least one lateral support member connected to the first and second longitudinal members, each of the first and second longitudinal members having a roller disposed at a first end thereof; and first and second guideways laterally spaced apart from said first and second longitudinal members, respectively, each of the first and second guideways configured to receive one of the rollers of the first plat; wherein the first and second guideways are connected to opposing faces of a notched stern assembly of a host ship, and wherein each of the first and second guideways has a tapered geometry such that a clearance between the guideways and their respective rollers is greater at a first end of the guideways than at a second end of the guideways.