公开(公告)号：US20160176485A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14627743

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA ,  Robert P. GORDON, JR. ,  Martin C. LEWIS

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G8/08

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: An AUV is described that includes an external, deployable payload releasably attached to the exterior of the AUV. The release mechanism between the payload and the AUV is relatively simple and low cost. The payload is mounted external to the AUVs hull and does not significantly increase the cost of the AUV to which it is attached. There are no complex release mechanisms or intermediate launch systems attached to the AUV. Therefore, the described AUV can deploy payloads, such as sensors, that would normally be deployed from a manned platform. This can increase the payload capability of a small expendable AUV without increasing volume or cost of the AUV.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种AUV，其包括可释放地附接到AUV的外部的外部可展开的有效载荷。 有效负载和AUV之间的释放机制相对简单，成本低。 有效载荷安装在AUV船体的外部，并不会显着增加其附着的AUV的成本。 没有复杂的释放机制或附属于AUV的中间发射系统。 因此，所描述的AUV可以部署通常从载人平台部署的有效载荷，例如传感器。 这可以增加小型可消耗的AUV的有效载荷能力，而不会增加AUV的体积或成本。

公开(公告)号：US20170183069A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15133749

申请日：2016-04-20

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA ,  Martin C. LEWIS

IPC: B63G8/32 ,  F41F3/10 ,  B63G8/20 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/08

CPC classification number: B63G8/32 ,  B63B2755/00 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/20 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  F41F3/10

Abstract: A canister that acts as a pressure vessel that contains a payload and that can withstand pressures that may be generated by the payload internal to the canister in order to contain the payload contents. The canister can be launched from a submarine, with the canister being located internal to the pressure hull of the submarine prior to launch and the canister being launchable from the submarine into the surrounding water. After launching, the canister is designed to release or deploy the payload permitting the payload to perform its intended function(s). The payload contained in the canister can be an unmanned underwater vehicle such as an acoustic training target that is powered by one or more lithium batteries.

公开(公告)号：US20170274970A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15619668

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA ,  Robert P. GORDON, JR. ,  Martin C. LEWIS

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/22

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: An AUV is described that includes an external, deployable payload releasably attached to the exterior of the AUV. The release mechanism between the payload and the AUV is relatively simple and low cost. The payload is mounted external to the AUVs hull and does not significantly increase the cost of the AUV to which it is attached. There are no complex release mechanisms or intermediate launch systems attached to the AUV. Therefore, the described AUV can deploy payloads, such as sensors, that would normally be deployed from a manned platform. This can increase the payload capability of a small expendable AUV without increasing volume or cost of the AUV.

公开(公告)号：US20160054097A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14627244

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA ,  Martin C. LEWIS ,  Mark E. WHALEN ,  Robert P. GORDON, JR.

IPC: F41F3/042 ,  B63G8/30 ,  F42B15/10 ,  F42B14/06 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41B11/72 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: F41F3/042 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/30 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64F1/04 ,  F41B11/72 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41F3/07 ,  F42B14/06 ,  F42B15/105

Abstract: A payload launch system is described that provides one launch solution suitable for multiple applications. A payload, such as a UAV, is launched from a sealed launch tube using compressed gas or other energy source. The launch tube can be used to transport and protect the payload from harsh environments for extended periods prior to launch.

Abstract translation: 描述了有效载荷发射系统，其提供适用于多个应用的​​一个发射解决方案。 有效载荷，如无人机，使用压缩气体或其他能源从密封发射管发射。 发射管可用于在发射前长时间运输和保护有效负载免受恶劣环境的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20150302843A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14689442

申请日：2015-04-17

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA ,  Patrick J. KELLY ,  Martin C. LEWIS

IPC: G10K11/18 ,  G10K13/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/44 ,  G10K9/13

Abstract: An underwater acoustic projector for projecting acoustic energy through water is described. The acoustic projector includes a housing defining an internal cavity, a plurality of apertures in the housing that place the internal cavity in fluid communication with an external environment, an acoustic baffle disposed in the internal cavity at a first end that fluidly seals the first end of the internal cavity from the external environment, and a projector face that is disposed in the internal cavity at a second end of the internal cavity. The projector face includes a movable piston disposed between outer and inner diaphragms. A magnet is fixed within the internal cavity between the acoustic baffle and the projector face, and a moving coil is connected to the piston and arranged relative to the magnet so as to be driven by the magnet thereby driving the piston.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于通过水投射声能的水下声学投影仪。 声学投影仪包括限定内腔的壳体，壳体中的多个孔，其将内腔与外部环境流体连通;在第一端设置在内腔中的声挡板，其流体地密封 来自外部环境的内部空腔以及在内部空腔的第二端处设置在内部空腔中的投影仪面。 投影仪面包括设置在外隔膜和内隔膜之间的活动活塞。 磁体固定在声挡板和投影仪面之间的内腔中，并且活动线圈连接到活塞并相对于磁体布置，以便由磁体驱动，从而驱动活塞。

公开(公告)号：US20140230714A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14184930

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： Russell M. SYLVIA ,  Martin C. LEWIS ,  Robert P. GORDON, JR.

IPC: B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  Y10T29/49716

Abstract: An external payload module or body that is mechanically attached to the exterior of a standard production AUV. The module expands the applications for which the AUV can be utilized and/or enhances an existing application(s), enabling current single or limited use AUV's to have multi-mission capability or enhancing existing capability without requiring complete redesign of the AUV. This approach capitalizes on the advantages of high-volume small AUV production to maintain low manufacturing and handling costs, while enabling greatly improved AUV mission flexibility.

Abstract translation: 机械连接到标准生产AUV的外部的外部有效载荷模块或主体。 该模块扩展了AUV可以利用的应用程序和/或增强现有应用程序，使当前单个或有限使用的AUV具有多任务能力或增强现有能力，而无需完全重新设计AUV。 这种方法利用大容量小型AUV生产的优势，以维持低制造和处理成本，同时实现AUV任务灵活性的大大提高。