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Bearing Release High Pressure Launcher | |
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Purpose: Allow for the release of a high pressure rocket with a 35mm nozzle without having to use an external lip for the catch which in turn reduces drag.
Launcher Description: Anything that holds pressure is steel, 1" x 8' launch tube, 5 gallon fat tank, doubled sealed, remote fill/release/purge. | |
| The 3 bearing release sections shown lined up. Bearings not visible. Note the 2 holes in each section. Steel cable runs thru those for hold down on the launcher. |
| Inside view showing the 7/16 in. steel bearings embedded in the sections. |
| Completed sub-assembly and relative size. |
| The release coupling, bearing release sections and 35mm nozzle together. In order outside to inside. |
| Completed bearing release assembly on the launcher. |
| Rendering of the nozzle showing position on the rocket and catch holes. |
| Launcher's fat tank and CO2 inflator connected with high pressure hose with quick disconnect. |
| Launcher's 200psi gauge and 150psi safety value also used for remote release and purge. Heavy duty ring replaced whimpy one that came with. |
| Me with the completed launcher. I'm 1676mm (5'6"). The spiraling seen in the launch tube is an effect. The launch tube is 2311mm x 34mm. Computed volume (rocket + tank + plumbing - tube thickness) = 21.57 liters (5.7 gal). |
