Underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) with a disruptor for eliminating underwater explosives
US10953967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underwater disruptor comprises a water tight chamber formed by a modified housing, a modified breech, and a modified backplate sealed together by a plurality of O-rings. The underwater disruptor is configured to discharge a firing pin to shoot a water bullet from the modified barrel at a specific underwater explosive threat responsive to receiving a fire command from a remote operator. The water bullet is formed from water ejected from the barrel due to the discharge. The underwater ROV physically hosts the underwater disruptor and is configured to provide video feedback during underwater travel remotely to the specific underwater explosive and to activate shooting of the water bullet responsive to the fire command.
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