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EP 2107331 A1 20091007 - Torpedo launch device

Title (en)

Torpedo launch device

Title (de)

Torpedoabschussvorrichtung

Title (fr)

Dispositif de lancement de torpilles

Publication

EP 2107331 A1 20091007 (EN)

Application

EP 08425224 A 20080403

Priority

EP 08425224 A 20080403

Abstract (en)

A device for launching a torpedo (2), the device having a launch tube (3) for housing the torpedo (2); and a firing device (4) having an inflatable bag (7), and an explosive device (10) for producing a gas by which to inflate the bag (7) and generate thrust on, to launch, the torpedo (2).

IPC 8 full level

F41F 3/10 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F41F 3/10 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[XY] US 4944210 A 19900731 - FLOCK THOMAS G [US], et al
[Y] WO 0192095 A1 20011206 - SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES [US]
[A] DE 2462267 A1 19770303 - MAK MASCHINENBAU GMBH
[A] US 2004031381 A1 20040219 - WILLIAMS MICHAEL W [US], et al

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB IT

Designated extension state (EPC)

AL BA MK RS

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2107331 A1 20091007; EP 2107331 B1 20130731

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 08425224 A 20080403