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Paul Gottwaldt Phones & Addresses

  • Andover, MN
  • Cross Lake, MN

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Cocoon Launcher And Storage System

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US Patent:
51533677, Oct 6, 1992
Filed:
Sep 17, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/762513
Inventors:
Fred A. Markquart - Maple Grove MN
Lowell R. Larson - Anoka MN
Gregory E. Hannasch - Coon Rapids MN
Paul R. Gottwaldt - Andover MN
Terry J. Walton - St. Paul MN
Assignee:
FMC Corporation - Chicago IL
International Classification:
F41A 104
US Classification:
89 1816
Abstract:
The invention provides a cocoon/launcher for encanistered missiles. The cocoons provide environmental protection and temperature and humidity control for the encanistered missiles. The cocoon/launcher with its mechanical/electrical and conditioned air interface also provides a flexibility that allows missiles to be launched from a variety of ships and locations on ships.

Fixed Elevation Automatic Loading System For Fixed Ammunition

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US Patent:
44958536, Jan 29, 1985
Filed:
Jul 13, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/397722
Inventors:
Paul R. Gottwaldt - Coon Rapids MN
Assignee:
FMC Corporation - Chicago IL
International Classification:
F41H 706
US Classification:
89 46
Abstract:
A turret is movable in azimuth within a turret support structure and a large caliber cannon is movable in elevation within the turret. An automatic loading mechanism is contained within the turret operating to move fixed ammunition rounds between a turret mounted magazine and the cannon breech. The magazine in one embodiment includes a rotating carousel and a number of rotatable drums mounted thereon. The drums have storage cells for ammunition rounds. A transfer mechanism operates to move the rounds between a transfer position to which each of the cells may be indexed and a loading position aligned with the breech when the cannon is positioned substantially at zero elevation. The transfer mechanism performs magazine load and misfire transfer functions as well. A guide tube is provided, movable between a position aligned with the breech and an out-of-the-way position, for directing spent round cases from the turret upon being ejected from the breech after firing.
Paul R Gottwaldt from Andover, MN, age ~66 Get Report