May 27, 2025

US12313369 - Modularized platform for munition canister

A mounting platform is provided for securing munitions. The platform includes a flat plate, a front block and a rear block. The plate includes a plurality of cutout holes. The front block has a first saddle disposed between first flanking ends and at least one extension at one of the flanking ends for inserting into a first opening of the cutouts. The rear block has a second saddle disposed between second flanking ends at least one extension for inserting into a second opening of the cutouts. The munitions are disposable atop the first and second saddles of the front and rear blocks. The munitions are restrained axially against a rear stop block and laterally by the saddles and straps.

Assignee: United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Inventors: James E. Howell, Matthew James O'Neill, Jonathan F. Pfab, Vernon Todd Davis, Vincent J. Vendetti, Carl S. Lynn, IV
Filing date: 2022-09-12

munitionmountingplatform

The patent describes a modular mounting platform designed to secure munitions using a flat plate with cutouts, along with front and rear blocks featuring saddles and extensions for stability. This configuration allows for the axial and lateral restraint of munitions, enhancing their securement during use.

Claim 1

A mounting platform for securing munitions, said platform comprising: a flat plate having a plurality of cutouts; a front block having a first saddle disposed between first flanking ends and at least one front extension at one of said flanking ends for inserting into a first opening of said plurality of cutouts; and a rear block having a second saddle disposed between second flanking ends and at least one rear extension for inserting into a second opening of said plurality of cutouts, wherein the munitions are disposable atop said first and second saddles. a flat plate having a plurality of cutouts; a front block having a first saddle disposed between first flanking ends and at least one front extension at one of said flanking ends for inserting into a first opening of said plurality of cutouts; and a rear block having a second saddle disposed between second flanking ends and at least one rear extension for inserting into a second opening of said plurality of cutouts, wherein the munitions are disposable atop said first and second saddles.

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