Patent ID: 8424438
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: F41F

Abstract:
1. A deployable raceway harness assembly for use with a multi-stage rocket, the deployable raceway harness assembly comprising: a first cable bundle configured to extend across a second stage of a multi-stage rocket from a guidance unit to a first stage of the rocket, a deployable raceway cover configured for detachable coupling with the multi-stage rocket, the deployable raceway cover to extend over at least the first cable bundle and a second cable bundle, and the first cable bundle is fastened to the deployable raceway cover, the second cable bundle is configured to extend from the guidance unit to the second stage, the second cable bundle is shorter than the first cable bundle, and an in-flight deployment mechanism to detach both the deployable raceway cover and the first cable bundle extending across the second stage from the multi-stage rocket in-flight leaving the second cable bundle extending to the second stage in place, the in-flight deployment mechanism including: