发明名称 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A ROBUST UNDERWATER VEHICLE |
摘要 |
Systems and methods for a robust underwater vehicle are described herein. A robust underwater vehicle may include a force-limiting coupler connecting an actuation system to an actuation fin. The force-limiting coupler may be configured to break away from the actuation system upon receiving a threshold force. The robust underwater vehicle may also comprise hull sections connected by a threaded turnbuckle. Carbon-fiber axial strength members may mate with the threaded turnbuckle to pull the hull sections together to a specified preload tension. The robust underwater vehicle may also include a blazed sonar array protected by a carbon fiber bow including a plurality of slits. The plurality of slits may provide significant protection to the sonar array while simultaneously allowing one or more transducers to transmit sonar signals in a two-dimensional plane. |
申请公布号 |
US2014261138(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.09.18 |
申请号 |
US201414210060 |
申请日期 |
2014.03.13 |
申请人 |
Hadal, Inc. |
发明人 |
Rikoski Richard J.;Damus Robert S.;Pompa Jonathan;Owens Dylan;Jenkins Richard |
分类号 |
B63G8/39;B63G8/00 |
主分类号 |
B63G8/39 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. An underwater vehicle, comprising:
a hull; an actuation system connected to the hull; and a fin configured to steer the vehicle, wherein the fin is connected to the actuation system using a force-limiting coupler. |
地址 |
Oakland CA US |