Moveable cutters and net penetrating systems and methods
US10023281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/953
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using various cutter systems, which include, for example a track and a moving carriage containing a cutter, a stationary carriage with a fixed or rotating arm, and/or abrasive cutters. The object is cut by a severing, slicing, or wearing action caused by a moveable blade or abrasive surface. An underwater vehicle incorporating an embodiment of the cutter system can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through.
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