Variable drag area tow system and methods
    11.
    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。

    UNDERWATER CUTTING METHOD
    14.
    发明申请
    UNDERWATER CUTTING METHOD 审中-公开
    水下切割方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150114190A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-30

    申请号:US14556986

    申请日:2014-12-01

    Abstract: The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using a linear cutting assembly having a linear cutter arm that moves in an arc and pivots about an attachment point. The object is cut by a severing action caused by a moveable blade of the linear cutting arm moving back and forth across a stationary blade of the linear cutter arm. An underwater vehicle modified to incorporate an embodiment of the linear cutting assembly can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through.

    Abstract translation: 穿过网和其他物体的问题通过使用具有线性切割臂的线性切割组件切割物体来解决,所述直线切割组件以弧形运动并围绕附接点枢转。 通过线性切割臂的可移动刀片在线性切割臂的固定刀片上来回移动而产生的切断动作切割物体。 修改成结合线性切割组件的实施例的水下车辆可以在物体中切割足够大的开口,以允许车辆通过。

    UNDERWATER VEHICLE CUTTING APPARATUS
    15.
    发明申请
    UNDERWATER VEHICLE CUTTING APPARATUS 有权
    水下切割装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150053126A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-26

    申请号:US14528693

    申请日:2014-10-30

    Abstract: The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using a linear cutting assembly having a linear cutter arm that moves in an arc and pivots about an attachment point. The object is cut by a severing action caused by a moveable blade of the linear cutting arm moving back and forth across a stationary blade of the linear cutter arm. An underwater vehicle modified to incorporate an embodiment of the linear cutting assembly can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through.

    Abstract translation: 穿过网和其他物体的问题通过使用具有线性切割臂的线性切割组件切割物体来解决,所述直线切割组件以弧形运动并围绕附接点枢转。 通过线性切割臂的可移动刀片在线性切割臂的固定刀片上来回移动而产生的切断动作切割物体。 修改成结合线性切割组件的实施例的水下车辆可以在物体中切割足够大的开口,以允许车辆通过。

    CONCENTRIC CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CONCENTRIC CUTTING SYSTEM, AND NET PENETRATION METHOD
    16.
    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。

    CONCENTRIC CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CONCENTRIC CUTTING SYSTEM, AND NET PENETRATION METHOD
    19.
    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:US20150122099A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-07

    申请号:US14593718

    申请日:2015-01-09

    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。

    VARIABLE DRAG AREA TOW SYSTEM AND METHODS
    20.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE DRAG AREA TOW SYSTEM AND METHODS 有权
    可变拖轮区域系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150028156A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-29

    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。

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