公开(公告)号：US07581507B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11773242

申请日：2007-07-03

Applicant: Fred Robert Kern

Inventor： Fred Robert Kern

IPC: B63B35/40

CPC classification number: B63B23/30 ,  B63B27/143 ,  B63B27/22 ,  B63B27/36 ,  B63B35/086 ,  B65G13/04 ,  B65G13/11 ,  B65G15/52 ,  B65G17/064 ,  B65G2207/42 ,  B66C13/02

Abstract: An embodiment of a launch/recovery device for both surface and underwater vehicles includes a plurality of driven wet-traction members arranged to form a low drag (e.g., water flow-through) ramp design. The wet-traction members provide traction even when wet between the water vehicle and the launch/recovery device. As a result of utilizing driven wet-traction members, the use of conventional hoists, special capture devices such as hooks and tow lines, and personnel located within the water to attach the capture devices to the water vehicle is eliminated. The wet-traction members provide both strength and flexibility to the launch/recovery device. That is, while the wet-traction members are strong enough to support the weight of the water vehicle, they are at the same time flexible enough to deflect a distance (e.g., about 6 to 15 inches) to accommodate a soft landing of the water vehicle on the ramp, while providing recovery forces and motion.

Abstract translation: 用于表面和水下车辆的发射/恢复装置的实施例包括被布置成形成低阻力（例如，水流穿过）斜坡设计的多个被驱动的湿牵引构件。 湿式牵引构件即使在水车和发射/恢复装置之间湿润时也提供牵引力。 作为利用驱动的湿牵引构件的结果，消除了使用常规的起重机，诸如钩和拖绳的特殊捕获装置以及位于水中的人员将捕获装置附接到水车辆。 湿牵引构件为发射/恢复装置提供强度和灵活性。 也就是说，当湿牵引构件足够坚固以支撑水车辆的重量时，它们同时具有足够的挠性以偏转距离（例如，约6至15英寸）以适应水的软着陆 车辆在斜坡上，同时提供恢复力和运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080202405A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US11773242

申请日：2007-07-03

Applicant: Fred Robert Kern

Inventor： Fred Robert Kern

IPC: B63B35/00

CPC classification number: B63B23/30 ,  B63B27/143 ,  B63B27/22 ,  B63B27/36 ,  B63B35/086 ,  B65G13/04 ,  B65G13/11 ,  B65G15/52 ,  B65G17/064 ,  B65G2207/42 ,  B66C13/02

Abstract: An embodiment of a launch/recovery device for both surface and underwater vehicles includes a plurality of driven wet-traction members arranged to form a low drag (e.g., water flow-through) ramp design. The wet-traction members provide traction even when wet between the water vehicle and the launch/recovery device. As a result of utilizing driven wet-traction members, the use of conventional hoists, special capture devices such as hooks and tow lines, and personnel located within the water to attach the capture devices to the water vehicle is eliminated. The wet-traction members provide both strength and flexibility to the launch/recovery device. That is, while the wet-traction members are strong enough to support the weight of the water vehicle, they are at the same time flexible enough to deflect a distance (e.g., about 6 to 15 inches) to accommodate a soft landing of the water vehicle on the ramp, while providing recovery forces and motion.

Abstract translation: 用于表面和水下车辆的发射/恢复装置的实施例包括被布置成形成低阻力（例如，水流穿过）斜坡设计的多个被驱动的湿牵引构件。 湿式牵引构件即使在水车和发射/恢复装置之间湿润时也提供牵引力。 作为利用驱动的湿牵引构件的结果，消除了使用常规的起重机，诸如钩和拖绳的特殊捕获装置以及位于水中的人员将捕获装置附接到水车辆。 湿牵引构件为发射/恢复装置提供强度和灵活性。 也就是说，当湿牵引构件足够坚固以支撑水车辆的重量时，它们同时具有足够的挠性以偏转距离（例如，约6至15英寸）以适应水的软着陆 车辆在斜坡上，同时提供恢复力和运动。