1. A mobile launching system (100), comprising: a frame (2) pivoted to aft end of a chassis (11) of a vehicle (1), said frame (2) comprises parallel beams (2a and 2b) which are configured with at least one slot (8) along the span of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) and at least one cover (9) above the at least one slot (8); at least one yoke (4) slidably mounted onto the at least one slot (8); at least one saddle assembly (101) to support at least one canister (3), comprising a saddle frame (15) for mounting the saddle assembly (101) onto the frame (2) of the mobile launching system (100); at least one first actuator (7) mounted adjacent to the at least one slot (8) such that one end of the at least one first actuator (7) is pivoted to the frame (2) and other end of the at least one first actuation device (7) is connected to the at least one yoke (4) on the at least one slot (8), wherein said at least one yoke (4) are displaced longitudinally by the at least one first actuator to contact end of the slot (8) for locking the at least one canister (3) in longitudinal direction; at least one second actuator (6) with one end pivoted to the chassis (11) at substantially middle of the span of the chassis (11)and other end is connected toeach of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) to deploy the at least one frame (2) from a horizontal position to a vertical position .

2. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one slot (8) comprises plurality of slide plates (13) at top and bottom surfaces, to assist smooth sliding of the at least one yoke (4).

3. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of the at least one slot (8) is configured such that, upon de-actuating the at least one first actuator (5) during launch of the object, the base of the at least one canister (3) rests on the ground.

4. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one yoke (4) comprises an upper housing (21), lower housing (22), a spherical spacer (20), an outer face ring (12) and plurality of fasteners (15). 15

5. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one yoke (4) is configured to allow and fasten a trunion shaft (7) and the saddle frame (15).

6. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one cover (9) is configured to allow the trunion shaft (7) in the at least one slot (8) and upon closure of the at least one cover (9), the vertical movement of the trunion shaft (7) is restricted.

7. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of fasteners (15) are provided on to the saddle frame (15) to arrest the roll of the at least one canister (3).

8. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first actuator (5) and at least one second actuator (6) is selected from group comprising hydraulic actuators.

9. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one yoke (4) when operated by the at least one first actuator (5) slides towards the end of the at least one slot (8) and thereby locks the horizontal movement of the at least one canister (3).

10. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one platform (16) is provided at substantially middle span on the chassis (11) to support the frame (2) during transportation.

11. A method of assembling a mobile launching system (100), the method comprises the acts of: pivoting a frame (2) to aft end chassis (11) of a vehicle (1), said frame (2) comprises parallel beams (2a and 2b) which are configured with at least one slot (8) along the span of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) and at least one cover (9) above the at least one slot (8); mounting slidably at least one yoke (4) onto the at least one slot (8); mounting at least one saddle assembly (101) onto the frame (2) of the mobile launching system (100)to support at least one canister (3); 16 mounting at least one first actuator (5) adjacent to the at least one slot (8) such that, one end of the at least one first actuator (5) is pivoted to the frame (2) and the other end of the at least one first actuator (5) is connected to the at least one yoke (4), wherein the at least one yoke (4) are displaced longitudinally by the at least one first actuator (5) to contact end of the at least one slot (8) for locking the at least one canister (3) in longitudinal direction; mounting at least one second actuator (6) with one endpivoted to the chassis (11) at substantially middle of the span of the chassis (11) and the other end of the at least one second actuator (6) is connected toeach of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) to deploy the at least one frame (2) from horizontal position to vertical position.

12. A device for locking at least one canister (3) onto a mobile launching system (100), said device comprises: at least one cover (9) provided for a slot (8) of a frame (2), wherein the slot (8) allow a trunion shaft (7) of the at least one canister (3) into the slot (8) of the frame (2); at least one yoke (4) slidably connected in the slot (8), wherein the at least one yoke (4) is configured to clamp the trunion shaft (7) of the at least one canister (3); at least one first actuator (5) placed adjacent to the slot (8), to move the at least one yoke (4) in the slot;

13. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein one end of the at least one first actuator (5) is pivoted to the frame (2) and the other end is connected to the at least one yoke (4).

14. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein a plurality of locking arrangements (17a and 17b) are provided on the slot (8), for locking the vertical and horizontal movement of the at least one yoke (4) during transportation. 17

15. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one platform (16) is provided at substantially middle span on the chassis (11) for supporting the frame (2) during transportation.

TECHNICAL FIELD
The instant disclosure relates to a load carrying mobile unit. More particularly embodiments
of the disclosure include operating a load carried by a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
Recent strategic requirements have resulted in design of mobile launching systems which are
low in weight, fast in reaction time (i.e. time taken for preparing the object, prior to its
launch), having good manoeuvrability and capable of transporting objects. The mobile
launching systems are adapted to store and erect the canister containing the object to required
inclination, prior to launch.
Generally, in the conventional launching systems, support members are provided at
predetermined locations on the launching systems to support the object during and prior to
launch of the object. However, the support members provided on these launching systems are
not stable and cannot withstand the tremendous amount of thrust force generated upon
launching the object. This is due to the fact that the thrust forces generated during launch of
the object is directed to the launching system itself, and hence the vehicle. Also, the
launching structure comprises a locking arrangement to firmly hold the canister containing
the object during transportation or launching of the object.
Further, in the conventional launching system the problem of withstanding the thrust forces
generated during the launch of the object is overcome by resting the bottom surface of the
canister onto the ground during launch. However, the locking arrangement for locking the
canister onto the launching system prior and during the launch of the object comprises
various components and hence, becomes cumbersome. Also, due to more number of
components in the launching system, the installation and deployment of the object to be
launched becomes complex and time consuming. Further, the launching system along with
the cumbersome locking arrangement increases the load on the carrier vehicle, and hence
decreases the manoeuvrability of the entire launching system.
A mobile launching system of this type is disclosed in US20120036987, wherein “A mobile
launching system” comprises a vehicle having a chassis structure adapted to carry the launch
system. A mounting frame comprising a truss framework mounted onto the chassis structure
and plurality of sliding mechanisms mounted at rear end of the mounting frame. Additionally,
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plurality of canisters is mounted onto the beam and plurality of containers enclosing said
canisters, are connected to the saddles for linear movement. Further, plurality of resting units
abut the rear end of the canisters and are adapted to move linearly to transfer reaction forces
from the saddles to the ground. However, the launch system utilises a separate locking
mechanism (rocker-arm assembly) placed at the front end of the container for arresting the
linear and transverse motion of the container. These additional components in the launch
system make it complex and cumbersome, thereby reducing the manoeuvrability of the
vehicle.
Another mobile launching system of this type is disclosed in US3106864, wherein the object
transporter-launcher comprises a launch tube/canister encompassing an object and an erecting
mechanism enclosed in a trailer. The trailer has roof halves provided on all sides and pivoted
to the corner of each side, thereby facilitating opening of roofs of the trailer. The launch tube
is pivotally mounted through pivot point of an erecting mechanism, thereby attaching the
launch tube to the trailer. The erecting mechanism consists of primarily of a quadri-pivotal
parallelogram assembly. The parallelogram assembly consists of a pair of parallel levers each
pivotally mounted to the frame of the trailer. Below the parallelogram assembly, a hydraulic
actuator is placed such that one end of the hydraulic actuator is pivoted to the parallelogram
assembly and the other end is pivoted to the frame of the trailer. However, the system utilises
parallelogram assembly along with the hydraulic actuators, for supporting and raising the
canister from rest position to a launch position. Hence, during installation of the subsequent
canister onto the launch system, the process becomes time consuming as the point at which
the canister is to be arranged is at the parallelogram assembly and the hydraulic actuators.
In light of the foregoing discussion, there is a need to develop a load carrying mobile system
which is simple in construction and operation, at the same time overcome the limitations
stated above.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
The limitations of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through
the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques
of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in
detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
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In one non limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a mobile launching system is
providedfor transporting and launching objects. The mobile launching system comprises a
frame pivoted to aft end of a chassis of a vehicle, said frame comprises parallel beams which
are configured with at least one slot along the span of the parallel beams and at least one
cover above the at least one slot. At least one yoke is slidably mounted onto the at least one
slot. At least one saddle assembly comprising a saddle frame for mounting the saddle
assembly onto the frame of the mobile launching system is provided to support at least one
canister. Further, at least one first actuator is mounted adjacent to the at least one slot such
that one end of the at least one first actuator is pivoted to the frame and other end of the at
least one first actuation device is connected to the at least one yoke on the at least one slot,
wherein said at least one yoke is displaced longitudinally by the at least one first actuator to
contact end of the slot for locking the at least one canister in longitudinal direction.
Additionally, at least one second actuator with one end pivoted to the chassis at substantially
middle of the span of the chassis and other end is connected to each of the parallel beams to
deploy the frame from a horizontal position to a vertical position.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one slot comprises plurality of slide
plates at top and bottom surfaces, to assist smooth sliding of the at least one yoke.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the length of the at least one slot is configured
such that, upon de-actuating the at least one first actuator during launch of the object, the base
of the at least one canister rests on the ground.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one yoke comprises an upper
housing, lower housing, a spherical rolling element and plurality of fasteners.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one yoke is configured to allow and
fasten a trunion shaft and the saddle frame.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one cover is configured to allow the
trunion shaft in the at least one slot and upon closure of the at least one cover, the vertical
movement of the trunion shaft is restricted.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of fasteners are provided on to the
saddle frame to arrest the roll of the at least one canister.
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In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first actuator and at least one
second actuator is selected from group comprising hydraulic actuators.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one yoke when operated by the at
least one first actuator slides towards the end of the at least one slot and thereby locks the
horizontal movement of the at least one canister.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one platform is provided at substantially
middle span on the chassis to support the frame during transportation.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of assembling a mobile launching
system is provided. The method comprises acts of, pivoting a frame to aft end chassis of a
vehicle, said frame comprises parallel beams which are configured with at least one slot
along the span of the parallel beams and at least one cover above the at least one slot.
Mounting slidably at least one yoke onto the at least one slot. At least one saddle assembly is
mounted onto the frame of the mobile launching system to support at least one canister. At
least one first actuator is mounted adjacent to the at least one slot such that, one end of the at
least one first actuator is pivoted to the frame and the other end of the at least one first
actuation device is connected to the at least one yoke, wherein the at least one yoke are
displaced longitudinally by the at least one first actuator to contact end of the at least one slot
for locking the at least one canister in longitudinal direction. Further, at least one second
actuator is mounted with one end pivoted to the chassis at substantially middle of the span of
the chassis and the other end of the at least one second actuator is connected to each of the
parallel beams to deploy the at least one frame from horizontal position to vertical position.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for locking at least one canister onto a
mobile launching system is provided. The device comprises at least one cover provided for a
slot of a frame, wherein the slot allows a trunion shaft of the at least one canister into the slot
of the frame. At least one yoke slidably connected in the slot, wherein the at least one yoke is
configured to clamp the trunion shaft of the at least one canister. At least one first actuator
placed adjacent to the slot, to move the at least one yoke in the slot.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the at least one first actuator is
pivoted to the frame and the other end is connected to the at least one yoke.
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In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of fasteners are provided on the slot,
for locking the vertical and horizontal movement of the at least one yoke during
transportation.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one platform is provided at substantially
middle span on the chassis for supporting the frame during transportation.
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The features of the present disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following
description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only several embodiments in accordance
with the disclosure and are therefore, not to be considered limiting of its scope.The disclosure
will be described with additional specificity and detail through use of the accompanying
drawings.
Figure 1 illustrates perspective view of the mobile launching system of the present disclosure.
Figure 2a illustrates topview of the mobile launching system of the present disclosure.
Figure 2b illustrates side view of the mobile launching system of the present disclosure.
Figure 3a illustrates enlarged view of the section A-A as shown in figure 2b, before assembly
of the canister.
Figure 3b illustrates enlarged view of the section A-A as shown in figure 2b, after assembly
of the canister.
Figure 3c illustrates enlarged view of the section A-A as shown in figure 2b, after assembly
of the canister in vertical condition.
Figure 3d illustrates enlarged view of the section A-A as shown in figure 2 of the present
disclosure.
Figure 4 illustrates enlarged view of the at least one of yoke in the mobile launching system
of the present disclosure.
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Figure 5 illustrates cross-sectional view of the saddle assembly in the mobile launching
system of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 illustrates the mobile object carrying unit in vertically erected position of the present
disclosure.
The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One
skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative
embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without
departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which
form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components,
unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed
description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be
utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the scope of the subject
matter presented herein. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present
disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged,
substituted, combined, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which
are explicitly contemplated and make part of this disclosure.
The present disclosure relates to a mobile launching system, for transporting and launching
objects which are launched from ground. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the
mobile launching system comprises at least one saddle assembly, a frame, a first actuator and
a second actuator. The frame has one end pivoted to the aft end of the chassis of a vehicle and
comprises parallel beams. The parallel beams are configured with at least one slot along the
span and at least one cover above the slot. At least one yoke is slidably mounted onto the
slotto facilitate linear movement of the yoke in the slot. The cover is configured to allow a
trunion shaft of at least one canister. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover
upon closure locks the trunion shaft of the canister. The at least one saddle assembly
comprises a saddle frame for mounting the saddle assembly onto the frame, such that upon
mounting, the ends of the saddle frame is arranged onto the yoke. Further, upon mounting the
canister onto the vehicle, the surface of the canister is rested onto the saddle assembly and the
trunion shaft of the canister is arranged in the at least one yoke. The yoke along with ends of
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saddle assembly and the trunion shaft is then fastened by plurality of fasteners. To arrest roll
of the canister during transportation or deployment, the saddle frame is fastened by plurality
of fasteners provided on the sides of the saddle assembly. In one embodiment of the present
disclosure, a damper layer is provided on the saddle frame for rigid seating of the canister on
the saddle frame.Further, at least one first actuator is mounted adjacent to the slot such that,
one end of the at least one first actuator is pivoted to the frame and the other end is connected
to the yoke. The first actuator upon actuation displaces the yoke to the end of the slot, thereby
locking the horizontal movement of the canister. In one embodiment of the present
disclosure, the yoke is displaced longitudinally upon actuation of the first actuator.
Additionally, at least one second actuator is provided wherein one end of the second
actuation device is pivoted to the chassis at substantially middle of the span of the chassis and
the other end is connected to the parallel beams to deploy the frame upon actuation. In one
embodiment of the present disclosure, the second actuator inclines the frame from horizontal
position to vertical position.
Prior to launch, the canister is inclinedfrom horizontal position to vertical position by
actuation of the second actuator. Upon inclination of the canister, the first actuator is deactuated
thereby the canister slides along the slot until the bottom surface of the canister rests
onto the ground. At this stage, the object is launched and the thrust forces generated during
launch of the object is transferred to the ground. The ground acts as a damper and allows
effective transfer of the thrust forces generated during the launch of object to the ground. This
eliminates transfer of thrust forces to the vehicle and thereby ensuring safe and effective
launch of the object. Also, due to the aforementioned method of launching the object, the
vehicle is free from any reaction/thrust forces and hence avoids the possibility of using
complex mechanism to withstand the reaction forces on the vehicle.
Figure 1, Figure 2a and Figure 2b in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
illustrates perspective view, side and top views respectively of the mobile launching system
(100). The mobile launching system (100) comprises a vehicle (1) having a chassis (11)
adapted to carry at least one canister (3).In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the
vehicle (1) is a multi axled, goose necked(14) (shown in figure 6) and articulated wheeled
configuration to improve maneuverability of the vehicle (1) carrying the canister (3). A frame
(2) has one end is pivoted to the aft end of the chassis (11) and comprises parallel beams (2a
and 2b) which are configured with at least one slot (8) along the span and at least one cover
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(9) above the slot (8). At least one yoke (4) is slidably mounted onto the slot (8) to facilitate
linear movement. Further, the cover (9) is configured to allow a trunion shaft (7) of the
canister (3) into the slot (8). Upon closure of the cover (9), the vertical movement of the
trunion shaft (7), and hence the canister (3) during deployment or transportation is locked. In
another embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover (9) provided on the slot (8) is
selected from the group comprising sliding mechanism, spring and latch mechanism or any
other mechanisms which facilitates closure of the cover (9) and does not allow the trunion
shaft (7) to slide out of the slot (8) during deployment or transportation. Further, at least
onesaddle assembly (101) is provided to the mobile launching system (100) to support the
canister (3), said saddle assembly (101) comprises a saddle frame (15) for mounting the said
saddle assembly (101) onto the frame (2). Additionally, at least one platform (16) is mounted
at substantially middle of the span of the chassis (11) as a support to the frame (2) during
transportation of the canister (3). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the platform
(16) supports the canister (3) to arrest vertical or lateral movement of the canister (3) during
transportation.
Further, at least one first actuator (5) is mounted adjacent to the slot (8) such that one end of
the first actuator (5) is pivoted to the frame (2) and the other end is connected to the yoke (4).
Upon actuation of the first actuator (5), the yoke (4) is displaced longitudinally to contact end
of the slot (8) and thereby lock the trunion shaft (7) in the slot (8). Additionally, at least one
second actuator (6) is provided on the chassis (11) such that, one end of the second actuator
(5) is pivoted at substantially middle of the span of the chassis (11) and the other end is
connected to each of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) to deploy the frame (2) from horizontal
position to vertical position (clearly shown in figure 2). In one embodiment of the present
disclosure, the first actuator (5) and the second actuator (6) is selected from the group
comprising hydraulic actuators.
Figure 3a in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates enlarged view of
section A-A as shown in figure 2b, before assembly of the canister. Prior to the assembly of
the canister (3) onto the frame (2), the cover (9) is opened to allow the trunion shaft (7)
(shown in figure 3b) into the slot (8). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover
(9) is configured to allow a trunion shaft (7) and a yoke (4) into the slot (8). In another
embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover (9) provided on the slot (8) is selected from
the group comprising sliding mechanism, spring mechanism and latch mechanism. Further,
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slide plates (13) are arranged on top and bottom surfaces of the slot (8) for smooth sliding of
the yoke (4) in the slot (8). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a T-slot is provided
on top and side surfaces of the yoke (4) as a provision for vertical locking arrangement (17a).
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a vertical cylindrical lock is provided on top of
the slot (8) as a provision for horizontal locking arrangement (17b), which abuts a circular
recess provided on the top surface of the yoke (4). Further, one end of the first actuator (5) is
connected to the yoke (4), which upon actuation operates and fixes the yoke (4) towards end
of the slot (8). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one horizontal and
vertical locking arrangement (17a and 17b) are provided to the yoke (4) at the end of the slot
(8), to restrain horizontal and vertical movement of the canister (3) during transportation. The
horizontal and vertical locking arrangement (17a and 17b) is a T-bolt, which will be arranged
into the yoke (4), after the yoke (4) is operated to the end of the slot (8).
Figure 3b in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates enlarged view of
section A-A as shown in figure 2b, after assembly of the canister. Upon allowing the trunion
shaft (7) (shown in figure 4) of the canister (3) into the slot (8), the cover (9) is closed to lock
the canister (3) in the slot (8). Further, upon allowing the trunion shaft (7) into the slot (8),
the trunion shaft (7) is arranged and fastened in the yoke (4). In one embodiment of the
present disclosure, the trunion shaft (7) and ends of the saddle frame (15) is arranged and
fastened in the yoke (4).
Figure 3cin one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates enlarged view of
the section A-A as shown in figure 2bin the mobile launching system (100). The enlarged
view of section A-A clearly illustrates locking of the at least one canister (3) onto the slot (8)
of the frame (2). Upon fastening the trunion shaft (7) in the yoke (4), the first actuator (5) is
actuated. This operates the yoke (4) longitudinally to the end of the slot (8). At this position,
the horizontal and vertical locking arrangement (17a and 17b) is arranged in the slots on the
yoke (4), to lock the yoke (4) in the slot (8) during transportation. Further, in one
embodiment of the present disclosure, a platform (16) is provided below the top end of the
frame (2) to support the frame (2) loaded with the canister (3). The platform (16) ensures that
there is no vertical or horizontal movement of the frame (2) during transportation.
Figure 4 in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates the cross sectional
view of the at least oneyoke (4) provided in the slot (8). The yoke (4) comprises an upper
housing (21), a lower housing (22), an outer face ring (12) and plurality of fasteners (15). The
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yoke (4) in one embodiment of the present disclosure, is mounted in the slot (8) provided on
the parallel beams (2a and 2b) of the frame (2). The yoke (4) is configured to receive a
trunion shaft (7) of the canister (3). Upon receiving the trunion shaft (7) the yoke (4) is
fastened by a plurality of fasteners (15) to firmly hold the trunion shaft (7), and hence the
canister (3). In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the yoke (4) is configured to
receive and fasten the trunion shaft (7) and the ends of the saddle frame (15). A spherical
spacer (19) is provided in between the upper housing (21) and lower housing (22), so that
upon fastening the trunion shaft (7) and the ends of the saddle frame (15), there is enough
space for lubrication inside the yoke (4).
Figure 5 in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates cross-sectional
view of the at least onesaddle assembly (101) provided on the chassis (11) of the mobile
launching system (100). The saddle assembly (101) to support at least one canister (3)
comprises a saddle frame (15) for mounting the saddle assembly (101) onto the frame (2). A
plurality of connecting links (18) are provided on the saddle frame (15) to connect a damper
layer (10) such that one end of the connecting link (18) is connected to saddle frame (15) and
the other end of the connecting link (18) is connected to the damper layer (10). A damper
layer (10) firmly holds the canister (3) onto the saddle assembly (101). Also, the damper
layer (10) also damps the vibrations generated during transportation. In one embodiment of
the present disclosure, the damper layer (10) is selected from the group comprising rubber
material. Further, the damper layer (10) mounted on the saddle frame (15) has a
predetermined shape to accommodate the canister (3). The shape of the damper layer (10) is
selected from the group comprising semi-circular, flat or any other shape which facilitates
holding of the canister (3). Additionally, plurality of fasteners (23) are provided substantially
at the ends on the saddle frame (15) so that upon fastening, the roll of the canister (3) is
arrestedduring transportation or deployment. In one embodiment of the present disclosure,
the yoke (4) is provided at the ends of the saddle frame (15) to facilitate mounting of the
saddle assembly (101) onto the frame (2).
Figure 6 illustrates the side view of the mobile launching system (100) prior to the launch of
the object. Prior to the launch, the second actuator (6) connected to the chassis (11) and the
frame (2) actuates, thereby deploying the frame (2) from horizontal position to vertical
position. Upon deployment, the first actuator (5) which is restricting the longitudinal
movement of the canister (3) is de-actuated, thereby lowering the canister (3) onto the ground
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surface. Upon launching the object in the canister (3), the thrust forces generated during the
launch is directly transferred to the ground thereby ensuring safe and efficient launch of the
object. Further, the trailer of the vehicle (1) has outriggers (19) provided at predetermined
locations for supporting load on the chassis (11), during deployment from horizontal position
to vertical position.
Advantages
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mobile launching system provides a
launching system which is simple in construction and deployment.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mobile launching system transfers reaction
force from the launching object to the ground during deployment.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the system provides a three point support for the
canister onto the frame forming a three point support transportation system. The three support
locations are located at yokes provided at the front of the frame and at the saddle assembly.
Two support points are provided at the yokes and one support point is provided at the saddle
assembly.
REFERRAL NUMERALS
Reference numbers Description
100 Mobile launching system
101 Saddle assembly

We claim:
1. A mobile launching system (100), comprising:
a frame (2) pivoted to aft end of a chassis (11) of a vehicle (1), said frame (2)
comprises parallel beams (2a and 2b) which are configured with at least one slot (8)
along the span of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) and at least one cover (9) above the at
least one slot (8);
at least one yoke (4) slidably mounted onto the at least one slot (8);
at least one saddle assembly (101) to support at least one canister (3), comprising
a saddle frame (15) for mounting the saddle assembly (101) onto the frame (2) of the
mobile launching system (100);
at least one first actuator (7) mounted adjacent to the at least one slot (8) such that
one end of the at least one first actuator (7) is pivoted to the frame (2) and other end
of the at least one first actuation device (7) is connected to the at least one yoke (4) on
the at least one slot (8), wherein said at least one yoke (4) are displaced longitudinally
by the at least one first actuator to contact end of the slot (8) for locking the at least
one canister (3) in longitudinal direction;
at least one second actuator (6) with one end pivoted to the chassis (11) at
substantially middle of the span of the chassis (11)and other end is connected toeach
of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) to deploy the at least one frame (2) from a horizontal
position to a vertical position .
2. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one slot
(8) comprises plurality of slide plates (13) at top and bottom surfaces, to assist smooth
sliding of the at least one yoke (4).
3. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of the at
least one slot (8) is configured such that, upon de-actuating the at least one first
actuator (5) during launch of the object, the base of the at least one canister (3) rests
on the ground.
4. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one
yoke (4) comprises an upper housing (21), lower housing (22), a spherical spacer (20),
an outer face ring (12) and plurality of fasteners (15).
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5. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one
yoke (4) is configured to allow and fasten a trunion shaft (7) and the saddle frame
(15).
6. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one
cover (9) is configured to allow the trunion shaft (7) in the at least one slot (8) and
upon closure of the at least one cover (9), the vertical movement of the trunion shaft
(7) is restricted.
7. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of
fasteners (15) are provided on to the saddle frame (15) to arrest the roll of the at least
one canister (3).
8. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one
first actuator (5) and at least one second actuator (6) is selected from group
comprising hydraulic actuators.
9. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one
yoke (4) when operated by the at least one first actuator (5) slides towards the end of
the at least one slot (8) and thereby locks the horizontal movement of the at least one
canister (3).
10. The mobile launching system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one
platform (16) is provided at substantially middle span on the chassis (11) to support
the frame (2) during transportation.
11. A method of assembling a mobile launching system (100), the method comprises the
acts of:
pivoting a frame (2) to aft end chassis (11) of a vehicle (1), said frame (2)
comprises parallel beams (2a and 2b) which are configured with at least one slot (8)
along the span of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) and at least one cover (9) above the at
least one slot (8);
mounting slidably at least one yoke (4) onto the at least one slot (8);
mounting at least one saddle assembly (101) onto the frame (2) of the mobile
launching system (100)to support at least one canister (3);
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mounting at least one first actuator (5) adjacent to the at least one slot (8) such
that, one end of the at least one first actuator (5) is pivoted to the frame (2) and the
other end of the at least one first actuator (5) is connected to the at least one yoke (4),
wherein the at least one yoke (4) are displaced longitudinally by the at least one first
actuator (5) to contact end of the at least one slot (8) for locking the at least one
canister (3) in longitudinal direction;
mounting at least one second actuator (6) with one endpivoted to the chassis (11)
at substantially middle of the span of the chassis (11) and the other end of the at least
one second actuator (6) is connected toeach of the parallel beams (2a and 2b) to
deploy the at least one frame (2) from horizontal position to vertical position.
12. A device for locking at least one canister (3) onto a mobile launching system (100),
said device comprises:
at least one cover (9) provided for a slot (8) of a frame (2), wherein the slot (8)
allow a trunion shaft (7) of the at least one canister (3) into the slot (8) of the frame
(2);
at least one yoke (4) slidably connected in the slot (8), wherein the at least one
yoke (4) is configured to clamp the trunion shaft (7) of the at least one canister (3);
at least one first actuator (5) placed adjacent to the slot (8), to move the at least
one yoke (4) in the slot;
13. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein one end of the at least one first actuator
(5) is pivoted to the frame (2) and the other end is connected to the at least one yoke
(4).
14. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein a plurality of locking arrangements (17a
and 17b) are provided on the slot (8), for locking the vertical and horizontal
movement of the at least one yoke (4) during transportation.
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15. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one platform (16) is provided at
substantially middle span on the chassis (11) for supporting the frame (2) during
transportation.