公开(公告)号：US08899167B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13403491

申请日：2012-02-23

Applicant: James Wiggins ,  Walter Allensworth ,  Conrad Zeglin ,  Chris Norkoski

Inventor： James Wiggins ,  Walter Allensworth ,  Conrad Zeglin ,  Chris Norkoski

IPC: B63G9/00 ,  B26D1/11 ,  B26D1/00 ,  B63C11/52 ,  B63G7/00 ,  B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B63C11/52 ,  B26D1/0006 ,  B26D1/11 ,  B26D2001/006 ,  B26D2001/0066 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G9/00 ,  B63G2007/005 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/6935

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。

公开(公告)号：US08714889B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US12497285

申请日：2009-07-02

Applicant: Walter Allensworth ,  Conrad Zeglin ,  James Wiggins

Inventor： Walter Allensworth ,  Conrad Zeglin ,  James Wiggins

IPC: B23B41/02

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B23D57/0084 ,  B26D1/20 ,  B63G8/39 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  F42B12/02 ,  F42B19/005 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/0481 ,  Y10T83/7863 ,  Y10T83/869 ,  Y10T83/9321 ,  Y10T83/9324 ,  Y10T83/9399 ,  Y10T83/9401 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/348 ,  Y10T408/895 ,  Y10T408/953

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。