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EP 2107331 B1 20130731 - Torpedo launch device

Title (en)

Torpedo launch device

Title (de)

Torpedoabschussvorrichtung

Title (fr)

Dispositif de lancement de torpilles

Publication

EP 2107331 B1 20130731 (EN)

Application

EP 08425224 A 20080403

Priority

EP 08425224 A 20080403

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP2107331A1] 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)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2107331 A1 20091007; EP 2107331 B1 20130731

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 08425224 A 20080403