Patent ID: 6035759
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
A stores ejection system for releasably mounting and forcibly ejecting a store on an aircraft, the stores ejection system comprising:not more than one release device for releasably engaging the store;at least one ejection ram, operatively connected to the release device, for forcibly ejecting the store upon disengagement of the release device;an accumulator for receiving and storing pressurized fluid, the accumulator being in fluid communication with the ejection ram such that the ejection ram forcibly ejects the store upon release of the pressurized fluid from the accumulator to the ejection ram;a hook release piston, in fluid communication with the accumulator, for opening the release device upon release of the pressurized fluid from the accumulator to the hook release piston; andmeans for biasing the release device to a closed position between store loading and store ejection, and for otherwise biasing the release device to an open position;wherein the release device is adapted to mate with a faired hanger mounted upon the store;wherein the at least one ejection ram comprises at least two ejection rams spaced apart in a lengthwise direction along the store on opposite sides of the release device; andwherein the ejection rams include a store contact adjuster for moving the ejection rams into contact with the store for stabilizing the store during flight.