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Thrust reversal emergency jettison device for underwater vehicle

US12071210B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2023
Grant dateAug 27, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63G8/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thrust reversal emergency jettison device for an underwater vehicle includes a thrust reversal mechanism. The thrust reversal mechanism includes a casing and a gas reaction compartment provided in the casing; the gas reaction compartment communicates with a gas passage in a shell of the casing through a gas pipe; and a bottom end cover is provided at a bottom of the gas reaction compartment, and the bottom end cover is hermetically connected with the gas reaction compartment through a cylinder mechanism, and falls off automatically when a gas pressure in the gas reaction compartment increases. Compared with the prior art, the present invention can provide a reverse thrust for an underwater vehicle in an emergency, help the underwater vehicle to ascend, and improve safety.

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