Expeditionary modules, systems and processes having reconfigurable mission capabilities packages

摘要

An expeditionary module comprises one or more mission capabilities package (MCP) carts, to provide a self-contained mission support system, such as in remote and austere environments. The exterior structure of the expeditionary module may to preferably comprise a standard shipping container. One or more MCP carts are stowable within the exterior structure, such as on a U-channel track and I-Beam rail system that runs longitudinally along the floor and ceiling of the exterior structure. The expeditionary module typically comprises a suite of standard equipment, to provide general-purpose functionality. Prior to deployment, one or more MCP carts may preferably be selected for an operation, and are loaded into the expeditionary module, via the U-channel track and I-Beam rail system. Upon arrival at the operation location, personnel readily unload the MCP carts. Additional structures allow personnel to configure one or more MCP carts and containers in a variety of configurations.

主权项

1. An expeditionary module, comprising:
a container having an interior region defined therein, wherein the container extends from a first end to a second end, and wherein the container comprises
one or more doors at the first end,a floor, anda ceiling opposite the floor; one or more mission capabilities package (MCP) carts, wherein each of the one or more MCP carts comprise at least one retaining mechanism and a plurality of casters; and a stowing mechanism for stowing the one or more MCP carts within the interior region of the container, wherein the stowing mechanism comprises
an I-Beam rail affixed to the ceiling within the interior region of the container, wherein the I-Beam rail extends longitudinally from the first end of the container toward the second end of the container,wherein the at least one retaining mechanism associated with the one or more MCP carts is configured to confine movement of the one or more MCP carts along the I-Beam rail; andone or more U-channel tracks located on the floor of the container, wherein the U-channel tracks are configured to receive the plurality of casters of the one or more MCP carts.