Apparatus and method of attachment of a payload

摘要

An apparatus and method for attachment of a payload or store to the external surface of an aerial vehicle includes a single point release feature. The apparatus includes an elongated base having a first distal end and a second distal end. A retention receptacle including a hollow tube is disposed adjacent the first distal end and is configured to removably receive and retain the store or payload. In addition, a release receptacle housing a release mechanism assembly is disposed adjacent said second distal end. When the release mechanism assembly is in the closed and locked position, the store or payload is retained to the vehicle via a spring loaded lock pin advanced into the retention receptacle. When the release mechanism assembly is in the open and unlocked position, the store or payload may be disengaged from the vehicle.

主权项

1. An apparatus for removable retention of a store or payload to a vehicle, comprising:
an elongated base having a first distal end and a second distal end; a retention receptacle disposed adjacent said first distal end, said retention receptacle configured to removably receive and retain the store or payload; a release receptacle disposed adjacent said second distal end, said release receptacle housing a release mechanism assembly; said release mechanism assembly configured to move between a closed and locked position and an opened and unlocked position, wherein when the release mechanism assembly is in said closed and locked position the store or payload is retained to the vehicle, and wherein when the release mechanism assembly is in said open and unlocked position the store or payload may be disengaged from the vehicle; and a spring loaded lock pin configured to advance into the retention receptacle when said release mechanism assembly is in said closed and locked position, wherein the retention receptacle includes a hollow tube having an opening in a wall thereof through which the spring loaded lock pin is advanced when said release mechanism assembly is in said closed and locked position.