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公开(公告)号:US09453705B2
公开(公告)日:2016-09-27
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 , F41F3/07 , B63G8/00 , B63G8/30 , B64C39/02 , B64F1/04 , F41B11/72 , F41B11/80 , F42B14/06 , F42B15/10
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。
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公开(公告)号:US09205902B2
公开(公告)日:2015-12-08
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。
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公开(公告)号:US09701378B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-11
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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20150372391A1
公开(公告)日:2015-12-24
申请号:US14744829
申请日:2015-06-19
Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Inventor: Russell M. Sylvia , Robert P. Gordon, JR. , Martin C. Lewis , Mark E. Whalen
CPC classification number: H01Q15/14 , B63B22/22 , B63C9/155 , B63C11/26 , B64B1/50 , G01S19/14 , G08B5/002
Abstract: An inflatable RADAR signal device that is capable of rising above the surface of the water when deployed and that reflects RADAR emissions. The signal device is a self-contained, small, independent system that can withstand being present in a maritime environment, including being submerged in the water and/or being located on a vessel in the water, for an extended amount of time. The device includes a housing that houses one or more deflated balloons that are constructed of a material that, when inflated, rise above the level of the water and that reflect RADAR emissions. The device includes at least one gas cylinder for inflating the balloon(s), and a mechanism to trigger release of the balloon(s) from the housing including a mechanism to trigger release of the gas from the gas cylinder(s) to inflate the balloon(s).
Abstract translation: 一种充气雷达信号装置,能够在部署时上升到水面以上,反映雷达辐射。 信号装置是一个独立的小型独立系统,可以承受在海洋环境中的存在,包括浸没在水中和/或位于水中的容器上,持续一段时间。 该装置包括容纳一个或多个放气气球的壳体,其由当膨胀时升高到高于水平面并且反射雷达发射的材料构成。 该装置包括至少一个用于使球囊充气的气瓶,以及用于触发气囊从壳体释放的机构,包括用于触发气体从气瓶释放的机构, 气球。
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公开(公告)号:US10065716B2
公开(公告)日:2018-09-04
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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09906857B2
公开(公告)日:2018-02-27
申请号:US14689442
申请日:2015-04-17
Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Inventor: Russell M. Sylvia , Patrick J. Kelly , Martin C. Lewis
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10065720B2
公开(公告)日:2018-09-04
申请号:US15133749
申请日:2016-04-20
Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Inventor: Russell M. Sylvia , Martin C. Lewis
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09853360B2
公开(公告)日:2017-12-26
申请号:US14744829
申请日:2015-06-19
Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Inventor: Russell M. Sylvia , Robert P. Gordon, Jr. , Martin C. Lewis , Mark E. Whalen
CPC classification number: H01Q15/14 , B63B22/22 , B63C9/155 , B63C11/26 , B64B1/50 , G01S19/14 , G08B5/002
Abstract: An inflatable RADAR signal device that is capable of rising above the surface of the water when deployed and that reflects RADAR emissions. The signal device is a self-contained, small, independent system that can withstand being present in a maritime environment, including being submerged in the water and/or being located on a vessel in the water, for an extended amount of time. The device includes a housing that houses one or more deflated balloons that are constructed of a material that, when inflated, rise above the level of the water and that reflect RADAR emissions. The device includes at least one gas cylinder for inflating the balloon(s), and a mechanism to trigger release of the balloon(s) from the housing including a mechanism to trigger release of the gas from the gas cylinder(s) to inflate the balloon(s).
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