Harris Corporation

Eagle Technology, LLC

Kenneth Majewski

Robert Eschbach

Thomas Lithen

Xiaochun Fisher

Robert E Hammerquist

Alexander Price

The present invention is directed toward an adapter for launching smaller sized sonobuoys from a standard size sonobuoy launching container. The adapters enable two smaller sized sonobuoys to be disposed within the standard size sonobuoy launching container in series. The adapter includes a diverter mechanism that is configured to launch a first smaller sized sonobuoy when the sonobuoy launching container receives a first burst of air, and launch a second smaller sized sonobuoy when the sonobuoy launching container receives a subsequent second burst of air.

Sonobuoy adapter kit with pneumatic air diverter valve

The present invention is directed toward an adapter for launching miniature sonobuoys from a standard sized sonobuoy launching container. The adapter includes a first cylindrical member, a second cylindrical member, and a diverter member, and is disposed within the container. The first member includes a central passage that retains a first miniature sonobuoy. The second member includes a central passage retains a second miniature sonobuoy. The second member further includes at least one channel that extends through the sidewall of the second member. The diverter member is in fluid communication with the at least one channel and the central passage of the second member. The diverter is configured to divert a first burst of air along the at least one channel to launch the first miniature sonobuoy and divert a second burst of air along the central passage of the second cylindrical member to launch the second miniature sonobuoy.

Miniature sonobuoy adapter kit with pneumatic air diverter valve

Growing community of inventors

Commack, NY, United States of America

Kenneth Majewski