GPS assisted torpedo recovery system

    公开(公告)号:US10024947B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US14938942

    申请日:2015-11-12

    Abstract: A method of locating an underwater based system, the method including determining the underwater based system's geo-location, encoding the underwater based system's geo-location for RF transmission, encoding the underwater based system's geo-location for acoustic transmission, and transmitting RF and acoustic signals containing the encoded geo-location to a receiving station. A locator for locating an underwater based system including a buoy, a global positioning system having an antenna and a receiver, an RF transmission system including an antenna and a transmitter, an underwater acoustic transducer, and a locator control unit adapted to determine the underwater based system's geo-location, encode the underwater based system's geo-location for RF transmission, encode the underwater based system's geo-location for acoustic transmission, and transmit RF and underwater acoustic signals containing the encoded geo-location.

    Variable drag area tow system and methods
    2.
    发明授权
    Variable drag area tow system and methods 有权
    可变阻力区牵引系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09573664B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-21

    申请号:US13953124

    申请日:2013-07-29

    CPC classification number: B63B21/66 B63B21/663 B64D3/02

    Abstract: A variable drag area tow system including a tow cable, and a variable drag area device having a variable projected area, the variable drag area device is configured to have a smaller projected area as the velocity of the variable drag area device with respect to a fluid increases. A method of maintaining tension on a tow cable, the method including deploying at a first velocity a variable drag area device having a variable projected area, increasing the first velocity to a second velocity, and decreasing the projected area of the variable drag area device as the first velocity is increased to the second velocity.

    Abstract translation: 一种可变牵引区牵引系统,包括牵引缆索和具有可变投影面积的可变拖动区域装置,所述可变拖动区域装置被配置为具有相对于流体的可变拖动区域装置的速度较小的投影面积 增加 一种维持牵引缆索张力的方法,该方法包括以第一速度布置具有可变投影面积的可变拖动区域装置,将第一速度增加到第二速度,并将可变拖动区域装置的投影面积减小为 第一速度增加到第二速度。

    CONCENTRIC CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CONCENTRIC CUTTING SYSTEM, AND NET PENETRATION METHOD
    4.
    发明申请
    CONCENTRIC CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CONCENTRIC CUTTING SYSTEM, AND NET PENETRATION METHOD 有权
    集中切割组件,集中切割系统和网络渗透方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140130646A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-15

    申请号:US14156697

    申请日:2014-01-16

    Abstract: The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path.

    Abstract translation: 渗透网和其他物体的问题通过使用同心切割器切割物体来解决,其中具有浮动齿的可旋转切割器围绕具有固定齿的固定切割器同心旋转。 由可旋转切割器的浮动齿与静止切割器的固定齿滑动导致的切断动作切割物体。 本发明的实施例包括用于穿过渔网和其他物体的UUV系统,用于UUV系统和其他系统的同心切割组件,以及用于穿透渔网和其它物体的方法。 根据本发明的实施例的UUV系统在前端具有同心切割组件和在后端的推进器。 同轴切割组件无缝集成在UUV外壳内,并从UUV的前端部署,使UUV能够快速有效地穿透阻挡其路径的对象。

    TETHERED TOW BODY, COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS AND SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    TETHERED TOW BODY, COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS AND SYSTEM 审中-公开
    TETHERED TOW BODY,通讯设备和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130239863A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-19

    申请号:US13867167

    申请日:2013-04-22

    CPC classification number: B63B21/66 B63B1/16 B63G8/42 H01Q1/04 H01Q1/34

    Abstract: The problem of providing a submerged vehicle with above-the-surface communications to a nearby vessel, shore platform, or satellite while traveling at operating speed is solved by an efficiently deployable tethered tow body having a hydrodynamic and buoyant hull body and incorporating a lift-generating wing that provides hydrodynamic lift to efficiently lift the tow body containing antennas and other communications devices to the surface. The tow body allows for stable operation during underwater tow, surface tow, and transitions between underwater tow and surface tow. Disclosed embodiments include communications apparatuses encompassing the principles of the tethered tow body, as well as various underwater systems that incorporate a tethered tow body or communications apparatus for establishing communications with a nearby vessel, shore platform, or satellite.

    Abstract translation: 通过具有流体动力学和浮力的船身体的有效部署的束缚束体解决了以运行速度行驶时向附近的船舶,岸台或卫星提供具有地面以上通信的潜水车辆的问题, 提供流体动力提升以有效地将包含天线和其他通信装置的拖曳体提升到表面。 拖曳体允许在水下丝束,表面丝束和水下丝束与表面丝束之间的过渡中稳定操作。 公开的实施例包括包含束缚丝束体的原理的通信装置,以及包括用于与附近的船只,岸台或卫星建立通信的系绳拖曳体或通信装置的各种水下系统。

    Carrier for mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board and method for mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board
    6.
    发明授权
    Carrier for mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board and method for mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board 有权
    用于将压电器件安装在电路板上的载体和用于将压电器件安装在电路板上的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09270251B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US13833614

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: A carrier for mounting a piezoelectric device, e.g., a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device, on a circuit board and a method of mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board using such a carrier are disclosed. The carrier includes a carrier bottom, a plurality of metal contacts, and a carrier lid attached to the carrier bottom. The carrier bottom has an opening extending partially through the carrier bottom from a top surface thereof and the opening is configured such that when a piezoelectric device to be mounted in the carrier is inserted into the carrier bottom, the piezoelectric device is at least partially recessed within the carrier bottom. The metal contacts include a cantilevered end configured for electrical connection to a piezoelectric device. The carrier lid is configured to retain a piezoelectric device within the carrier bottom and to apply substantially even pressure across a top surface of a piezoelectric device. The method includes mounting the carrier bottom to the circuit board prior to insertion of the piezoelectric device and connection of the carrier lid.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在电路板上安装例如表面声波(SAW)器件的压电器件的载体,以及使用这种载体将压电器件安装在电路板上的方法。 载体包括载体底部,多个金属触点和附接到载体底部的载体盖。 载体底部具有从其顶表面部分延伸穿过载体底部的开口,并且开口构造成使得当要安装在载体中的压电装置插入载体底部时,压电装置至少部分地凹入 载体底部。 金属触点包括构造成用于电连接到压电装置的悬臂端。 载体盖构造成将压电装置保持在载体底部内并且跨越压电装置的顶表面施加基本均匀的压力。 该方法包括在插入压电装置和承载盖的连接之前将载体底部安装到电路板。

    Concentric cutting assembly, concentric cutting systems, and net penetration method
    7.
    发明授权
    Concentric cutting assembly, concentric cutting systems, and net penetration method 有权
    同心切割装置,同心切割系统和净渗透法

    公开(公告)号:US09260169B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US14720057

    申请日:2015-05-22

    Abstract: The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path.

    Abstract translation: 渗透网和其他物体的问题通过使用同心切割器切割物体来解决,其中具有浮动齿的可旋转切割器围绕具有固定齿的固定切割器同心旋转。 由可旋转切割器的浮动齿与静止切割器的固定齿滑动导致的切断动作切割物体。 本发明的实施例包括用于穿过渔网和其他物体的UUV系统,用于UUV系统和其他系统的同心切割组件,以及用于穿透渔网和其它物体的方法。 根据本发明的实施例的UUV系统在前端具有同心切割组件和在后端的推进器。 同轴切割组件无缝集成在UUV外壳内,并从UUV的前端部署,使UUV能够快速有效地穿透阻挡其路径的对象。

    CARRIER FOR MOUNTING A PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE ON A CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE ON A CIRCUIT BOARD
    9.
    发明申请
    CARRIER FOR MOUNTING A PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE ON A CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE ON A CIRCUIT BOARD 有权
    用于在电路板上安装压电器件的载体和用于在电路板上安装压电器件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140268624A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13833614

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: A carrier for mounting a piezoelectric device, e.g., a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device, on a circuit board and a method of mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board using such a carrier are disclosed. The carrier includes a carrier bottom, a plurality of metal contacts, and a carrier lid attached to the carrier bottom. The carrier bottom has an opening extending partially through the carrier bottom from a top surface thereof and the opening is configured such that when a piezoelectric device to be mounted in the carrier is inserted into the carrier bottom, the piezoelectric device is at least partially recessed within the carrier bottom. The metal contacts include a cantilevered end configured for electrical connection to a piezoelectric device. The carrier lid is configured to retain a piezoelectric device within the carrier bottom and to apply substantially even pressure across a top surface of a piezoelectric device. The method includes mounting the carrier bottom to the circuit board prior to insertion of the piezoelectric device and connection of the carrier lid.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在电路板上安装例如表面声波(SAW)器件的压电器件的载体,以及使用这种载体将压电器件安装在电路板上的方法。 载体包括载体底部,多个金属触点和连接到载体底部的载体盖。 载体底部具有从其顶表面部分延伸穿过载体底部的开口,并且开口构造成使得当要安装在载体中的压电装置插入载体底部时,压电装置至少部分地凹入 载体底部。 金属触点包括构造成用于电连接到压电装置的悬臂端。 载体盖构造成将压电装置保持在载体底部内并且跨越压电装置的顶表面施加基本均匀的压力。 该方法包括在插入压电装置和承载盖的连接之前将载体底部安装到电路板。

    Tethered tow body, communications apparatus and system
    10.
    发明授权
    Tethered tow body, communications apparatus and system 有权
    绑扎身体,通讯设备和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08443750B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-21

    申请号:US13339455

    申请日:2011-12-29

    CPC classification number: B63B21/66 B63B1/16 B63G8/42 H01Q1/04 H01Q1/34

    Abstract: The problem of providing a submerged vehicle with above-the-surface communications to a nearby vessel, shore platform, or satellite while traveling at operating speed is solved by an efficiently deployable tethered tow body having a hydrodynamic and buoyant hull body and incorporating a lift-generating wing that provides hydrodynamic lift to efficiently lift the tow body containing antennas and other communications devices to the surface. The tow body allows for stable operation during underwater tow, surface tow, and transitions between underwater tow and surface tow. Disclosed embodiments include communications apparatuses encompassing the principles of the tethered tow body, as well as various underwater systems that incorporate a tethered tow body or communications apparatus for establishing communications with a nearby vessel, shore platform, or satellite.

    Abstract translation: 通过具有流体动力学和浮力的船身体的有效部署的束缚束体解决了以运行速度行驶时向附近的船舶,岸台或卫星提供具有地面以上通信的潜水车辆的问题, 提供流体动力提升以有效地将包含天线和其他通信装置的拖曳体提升到表面。 拖曳体允许在水下丝束,表面丝束和水下丝束与表面丝束之间的过渡中稳定操作。 公开的实施例包括包含束缚丝束体的原理的通信装置,以及包括用于与附近的船只,岸台或卫星建立通信的系绳拖曳体或通信装置的各种水下系统。

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