Oct 13, 2026
An ejectable strongback assembly for coupling a delivery vehicle to a payload is provided. The assembly includes a first side configured to couple with the payload, and a second side with first and second canards positioned at opposite ends. The canards generate lift forces in aerodynamic fluid to direct the strongback away from the payload after separation. The assembly further includes first and second interfaces extending from the first side to engage with the payload, at least one separation mechanism to provide initial separation, and electronics configured to send a control signal to the interfaces. The system enables secure attachment and controlled, low-shock release of the strongback and booster, minimizing residual hardware and aerodynamic interference after launch. The assembly can allow a lug-restrained and released object to become a rocket motor-boosted object.
Apr 14, 2026
The present invention provides a quick coupling muzzle booster and suppressor adaptor system having a quick coupling muzzle booster and suppressor adaptor and direct rifle mount that can be coupled to a suppressor and mounted on a lock breech pistol or pistol caliber carbine. The system according to the invention provides wherein the quick coupling muzzle booster includes a booster slide with an external quick connect for coupling to the suppressor adaptor, and wherein the external quick connect of the booster slide includes a plurality of lugs corresponding to a proximal end of a housing of the suppressor coupling, and wherein the muzzle booster includes a booster piston that is coupled to a pistol. The system according to the invention may provide wherein the muzzle booster includes a booster piston nut with a spring, wherein the booster piston nut is coupled to the booster piston.
