公开(公告)号：US4709358A

公开(公告)日：1987-11-24

申请号：US745559

申请日：1985-06-17

Applicant: James Appling ,  Calvin A. Gongwer

Inventor： James Appling ,  Calvin A. Gongwer

IPC: G10K11/00 ,  G01S3/80 ,  B63B21/56

CPC classification number: G10K11/006

Abstract: A towed underwater transducer assembly includes a spherical housing (10) suspended from a towing vehicle at the end of a cable (12). The housing includes mounting brackets (26, 28) located less than one-half of the circumference of the housing apart along a meridian of the housing (10) centered in the direction of tow with a bridle cable (24) extending between the mounting brackets including a turnbuckle (32) to adjust its tension and a mechanical stop (30). A grooved pulley wheel (22) is mounted at the end of the towing cable (12) with the bridle cable (24) riding in the groove and the pulley wheel (22) free to seek a position along the bridle cable (24) such that the projected line of the tow cable (12) passes essentially through the geometric center of the spherical housing (10) thereby causing the spherical housing (10) to maintain an essentially vertical orientation irrespective of variations in the speed of tow.

Abstract translation: 牵引的水下换能器组件包括在电缆（12）的端部处从牵引车悬挂的球形壳体（10）。 所述壳体包括安装支架（26,28），所述安装支架（26,28）位于所述外壳的圆周的一半以下，沿着所述壳体（10）的沿着所述丝束方向的中心线的长度分布，所述连接线缆（24）在所述安装支架 包括用于调节其张力的螺丝扣（32）和机械止动件（30）。 带槽的滑轮（22）安装在牵引缆索（12）的端部，其中马达缆绳（24）骑在凹槽中，皮带轮（22）可自由地沿着马箍缆线（24）寻找一个位置， 牵引电缆（12）的投影线基本上穿过球形壳体（10）的几何中心，从而使得球形壳体（10）保持基本上垂直的方向，而与丝束速度的变化无关。

公开(公告)号：US4628851A

公开(公告)日：1986-12-16

申请号：US685949

申请日：1984-12-24

Applicant: James Appling

Inventor： James Appling

IPC: B63G8/42 ,  G01V1/20 ,  B63B21/04

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B63G8/42

Abstract: A vibration isolation module (30) includes termination members (34, 36) at each end to which are connected electrical wires or cable (39), and a braided rope of aramid fiber (32). A plurality of compliant members (40) of polyurethane hose having tapered ends are inserted at intervals within the braided strands of the rope (32). Some of the compliant members (40) may be filled solid with polyurethane. Variable lengths of hose or variable diameters and wall thicknesses may be used to vary the compliance of the compliant members (40). Between the compliant members (40) are positioned a number of spacer members (38) which provide support for the hose (37) and electrical wires (39). This structure is carried within an oil filled stretchable hose (37) fastened to the termination members. When the module (30) is subjected to forces in tension, the load is carried by the aramid fiber rope (32) which, as the load is increased, tends to squeeze down and compress the compliant members (40).

Abstract translation: 振动隔离模块（30）包括在每端连接有电线或电缆（39）的端接构件（34,36）和芳纶纤维（32）的编织绳索。 多个具有锥形端部的聚氨酯软管的顺应构件（40）以绳索（32）的编织线段间隔地插入。 柔性构件（40）中的一些可以用聚氨酯填充固体。 可变长度的软管或可变直径和壁厚可用于改变顺应构件（40）的顺应性。 在顺应性构件（40）之间定位有多个间隔件（38），其为软管（37）和电线（39）提供支撑。 该结构承载在紧固到终端构件的充油的可伸缩软管（37）内。 当模块（30）受到张力的作用时，负载由芳族聚酰胺纤维绳（32）承载，当负载增加时，芳族聚酰胺纤维绳（32）倾向于挤压并压缩柔顺构件（40）。

公开(公告)号：US4533418A

公开(公告)日：1985-08-06

申请号：US652932

申请日：1984-09-21

Applicant: James Appling

Inventor： James Appling

IPC: H01R13/523 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H02G1/16 ,  H01B13/06

CPC classification number: H01R43/24 ,  H02G1/16 ,  H01R13/523 ,  Y10S156/923 ,  Y10T156/1067 ,  Y10T156/1168 ,  Y10T29/49176

Abstract: A method of bonding a metal termination member including an electrical connector to an electrical cable designed for underwater operation having a plurality of insulated electrical wires, an internal armor layer of spirally wound wires, and a tough polyurethane protective jacket including the steps of splitting the external jacket longitudinally and peeling it away from the remainder of the cable, connecting the electrical wires to the connector member, attaching the wires of the armor layer to the termination member, cleaning and priming the metal surfaces of the termination member and the armor wires with a suitable thermoplastic adhesive which will adhere to metal and to polyurethane, repositioning the split halves of the polyurethane jacket around the end of the cable and the termination member, placing the termination assembly in a mold and subjecting it to heat and pressure sufficient to cause the polyurethane jacket material to flow sufficiently to bond the split halves of the jacket together and to the surface of the termination member, cooling or allowing the assembly to cool and removing the terminated assembly from the mold.

Abstract translation: 一种将包括电连接器的金属端接件接合到设计用于水下操作的电缆的方法，所述电缆具有多个绝缘电线，螺旋缠绕线的内部装甲层和坚固的聚氨酯保护套，包括以下步骤：将外部 将其远离电缆的其余部分，将电线连接到连接器构件，将铠装层的电线连接到终端构件，用一个或多个电缆清洁和起动终端构件和铠装线的金属表面 将粘附到金属和聚氨酯的合适的热塑性粘合剂，将聚氨酯护套的分开的一半重新定位在电缆和终端构件的端部周围，将端接组件放置在模具中并使其受到足以引起聚氨酯的热和压力 护套材料充分流动以粘合j的分割半部 一起并且连接到终端构件的表面，冷却或允许组件冷却并从模具移除端接的组件。

公开(公告)号：US4795108A

公开(公告)日：1989-01-03

申请号：US97991

申请日：1987-09-17

Applicant: James Appling

Inventor： James Appling

IPC: B65H54/28 ,  B65H75/44 ,  B65H57/28

CPC classification number: B65H54/2851 ,  B65H75/4405

Abstract: A level wind system suitable for winding an elongated sonar array onto and off from a storage drum includes a guide member which guides the array into a counterbalanced free pivoting arm having a large radius arcuate section terminating substantially in tangential relationship to said drum and which uses the tension force on the array to continually reposition itself relative to each previous wrap on the drum. A series of rollers are located on the inside surface of the arm to guide the array and to minimize the forces on the array. A pair of spring-loaded rollers are positioned between the storage drum flanges which hold the array in position and prevent slack from developing during power-off situations.

Abstract translation: 适于将细长声纳阵列卷绕到存储鼓上的水平风力系统包括引导构件，引导构件将阵列引导到平衡的自由枢转臂中，所述平衡自由枢转臂具有基本上终止于与所述滚筒相切的关系的大半径弓形截面， 阵列上的张力相对于鼓上的每个先前的包裹不断地重新定位自身。 一系列辊子位于臂的内表面上以引导阵列并且使阵列上的力最小化。 一对弹簧加载辊定位在存储鼓凸缘之间，其将阵列保持就位并防止在断电情况期间松弛。

公开(公告)号：US4636998A

公开(公告)日：1987-01-13

申请号：US601414

申请日：1984-04-18

Applicant: Paul L. Greene ,  James Appling

Inventor： Paul L. Greene ,  James Appling

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H04R1/44

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: An elongated retaining and electromagnetic shielding member for a towed underwater acoustic array which includes a plurality of interconnected hydrophones and circuit modules protected by a plastic foam cushioning sheath, covered with a tough, essentially acoustically transparent hose-like jacket and containing a plurality of aramid fiber ropes as strength members to carry the tensile loads on the array, wherein the retaining and shielding member consists of an an elongated tube-like electrically conductive fabric member interposed between the sheath and the exterior hose jacket which is longitudinally stitched to provide a plurality of spaced parallel tubes, some of which are of just sufficient diameter to contain said strength members and a larger central tube for containing the hydrophones, circuit modules and interconnecting wires. The strength members are terminated at a connector at each end of the array, and a spacer member is placed near each connector to spread the strength member ropes to the desired diameter. The spacer members and the adjacent ends of the retaining members are each cemented to the strength member ropes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于拖曳的水下声学阵列的细长的保持和电磁屏蔽构件，其包括由塑料泡沫缓冲鞘保护的多个互连的水听器和电路模块，其被坚韧的，基本上是声学上透明的软管状护套覆盖并且包含多个芳族聚酰胺纤维 绳索作为强度构件以承载阵列上的拉伸载荷，其中保持和屏蔽构件由插入护套和外部软管护套之间的细长管状导电织物组成，纵向缝合以提供多个间隔开的 平行管，其中一些直径足够容纳所述强度构件，较大的中心管用于容纳水听器，电路模块和互连线。 强度构件端接在阵列的每个端部处的连接器处，并且间隔构件放置在每个连接器附近以将强度构件绳索扩展到期望的直径。 保持构件的隔离构件和相邻的端部各自胶合到强度构件绳索上。

公开(公告)号：US4634102A

公开(公告)日：1987-01-06

申请号：US812588

申请日：1985-12-23

Applicant: James Appling ,  John M. Franchuk

Inventor： James Appling ,  John M. Franchuk

IPC: B65H57/14 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63G8/38 ,  B66D1/74 ,  G01S7/52 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/34

CPC classification number: B66D1/7405 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63G8/38

Abstract: A self-threading capstan drive includes two sheaves mounted in a frame, each having a spiral groove with approximately three turns. The sheaves are slightly misaligned so that an elongated sonar array is directed from one sheave to the next without lateral bending. A pair of containment troughs are aligned with the top and bottoms of the sheaves to direct the sonar array between the sheaves. At least one of the sheaves is motor-driven such that its direction of rotation is reversible, the sonar array being reeled onto and off of a storage reel. Each of the sheaves and the containment troughs includes a groove with an inner channel whose dimensions accommodate the sonar array and an outer channel of larger diameter accommodating an endless tubular belt which recirculates over both sheaves and makes contact throughout most of its length with the sonar array, positively driving and carrying the sonar array in either direction.

Abstract translation: 自动螺旋绞盘驱动器包括安装在框架中的两个滑轮，每个滑轮具有大约三圈的螺旋槽。 滑轮略微不对准，使得细长的声纳阵列从一个滑轮引导到下一个而不侧向弯曲。 一对容纳槽与滑轮的顶部和底部对齐，以将声纳阵列引导到滑轮之间。 滑轮中的至少一个是电机驱动的，使得其旋转方向是可逆的，声纳阵列被卷绕到存储卷轴上和从存储卷轴上取下。 每个滑轮和容纳槽包括具有内部通道的凹槽，其具有适合声纳阵列的尺寸和较大直径的外部通道，该外部通道容纳环形管状带，其在两个滑轮上再循环并且通过声纳阵列在其大部分长度上接触 正向驱动和携带声纳阵列在任一方向。

公开(公告)号：US4346954A

公开(公告)日：1982-08-31

申请号：US137934

申请日：1980-04-07

Applicant: James Appling

Inventor： James Appling

IPC: F16L19/03 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H02G3/06 ,  H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/523 ,  G01V1/201 ,  H02G3/06

Abstract: An underwater connector for electrically and mechanically connecting elongated sections of a towed sonar array and the like includes male and female connector sections terminating array sections, each connector section including a lightweight bulkhead member sealed thereto, one of said bulkhead members including a pair of miniature check valves which are oppositely directed and the other including a fill port for filling the array section to which it is attached with a suitable acoustic liquid. Each of said bulkhead members includes a central aperture supporting one half of an electrical connector. Axially displaced from each bulkhead member in each connector section is a strength member support to which is attached a plurality of high strength ropes which carry the tensile load on the array. These strength member supports are fastened against the force from the ropes by means of retaining rings. The male connecting member includes external threads which cooperate with a collar carried on the female connector section having internal threads and an internally directed shoulder. A shear ring is positioned between this shoulder and an external shoulder on the female connector section such that when the collar is threadedly engaged with the male connector member, the shear ring is compressed between the shoulders tightly fastening the connector halves together. A plurality of index pins prevent relative rotation of the connector sections and of the bulkhead members in the connector sections.

Abstract translation: 用于电和机械地连接拖曳声纳阵列的细长部分的水下连接器包括端接阵列部分的阳和阴连接器部分，每个连接器部分包括密封在其上的轻质隔板部件，所述隔板部件中的一个包括一对微型检查 相反的阀门，另一个包括用适合的声学液体填充与其连接的阵列部分的填充口。 每个所述隔板构件包括支撑电连接器的一半的中心孔。 在每个连接器部分中从每个隔板构件轴向移位的是强度构件支撑件，其上附着多个高强度绳索，该绳索承载在阵列上的拉伸载荷。 这些加强构件支撑件抵抗来自绳索的力通过保持环紧固。 阳连接构件包括外螺纹，其与承载在具有内螺纹的内连接器部分的内圈和内部引导的肩部配合。 剪切环位于该凸肩和该母连接器部分上的外肩之间，使得当该套环与该阳连接器部件螺纹接合时，该剪切环在将连接器半部紧紧地紧固在一起的肩部之间被压缩。 多个分度针防止连接器部分和连接器部分中的隔板部件的相对旋转。

公开(公告)号：US4304456A

公开(公告)日：1981-12-08

申请号：US102218

申请日：1979-12-10

Applicant: Minoru Takaki ,  Robert E. Schaeffer ,  Gregory W. Harsha ,  James Appling

Inventor： Minoru Takaki ,  Robert E. Schaeffer ,  Gregory W. Harsha ,  James Appling

IPC: H01R13/523 ,  H01R4/64

CPC classification number: H01R13/523

Abstract: A structure for connecting together separate elongated small diameter sonar arrays and nonacoustic modules includes a pair of cylindrical housings which telescope together with a keyway to prevent radial movement and each of which includes means for anchoring a plurality of strength members in the form of ropes of aramid fiber. The outside one of the two telescoping housings includes external threads and an external groove for retaining a seal. The inside cylindrical housing includes two external seals, one of which is in contact with the other housing, and an external groove and shoulder. A sleeve member surrounds the telescoping housing members and includes an internal surface in contact with the other two seals, internal threads engaged with the external threads, and a shallow internal groove carrying a radially expanding retaining ring which, in operation, wedges into the shoulder and against the sleeve to transfer the load from housing to housing. A series of radial passages permits entry of a tool or tools to compress the retaining ring into the external groove on the inside cylindrical housing to permit separation of the cylindrical housing from the sleeve. Multipin electrical connector members are keyed and sealed into each of the cylindrical housings with wiring from the sonar arrays separated into individual conductors and connected to the proper connecting pins with the wires, connections and the pins encapsulated in potting compound.

Abstract translation: 用于将分离的细长的小直径声纳阵列和非声学模块连接在一起的结构包括一对圆柱形壳体，其与键槽一起望远镜以防止径向运动，并且每个都包括用于将多个强度构件以芳族聚酰胺绳索的形式 纤维。 两个伸缩壳体中的一个外壳包括外螺纹和用于保持密封件的外部凹槽。 内圆柱形壳体包括两个外部密封件，其中一个外部密封件与另一个壳体接触，外部凹槽和肩部。 套筒构件围绕伸缩式壳体构件并且包括与另外两个密封件接触的内表面，与外螺纹接合的内螺纹，以及承载径向扩张保持环的浅内槽，其在操作中楔入肩部和 抵靠套筒将负载从房屋转移到房屋。 一系列径向通道允许工具或工具进入以将保持环压缩到内部圆柱形壳体中的外部凹槽中，以允许圆柱形壳体与套筒分离。 Multipin电连接器构件被键入并密封到每个圆柱形壳体中，其中来自声纳阵列的布线分离成单独的导体并且连接到适当的连接销，线，连接和管脚封装在灌封组合物中。