Height adjustment apparatus for the firing barrel of a shell launcher

摘要

Height adjustment apparatus for the firing barrel of a shell launcher includes a mounting mechanism which pivotally supports the firing barrel about an axis of rotation for movement to various tilt positions. A further support device pivotally connects at a point along the firing barrel and laterally displaced from the axis of rotation. The support device includes an upper support section, a lower support section and a joint intermediate mechanism for pivotally moving the upper support section between an extended rest position and a bent position with respect to the lower support section. The firing barrel is in a firing position when the upper support section is in an extended rest position and in a stored position when the upper support section is in the bent position.