Electrically pressurized torpedo launch system
US7093552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torpedo launch system for a marine vessel includes an impulse tank connected via a straight water inlet tube to an inlet orifice in an outer casing of the vessel. A launch tube extends through the impulse tank to the outer casing, and through a pressure hull of the vessel to terminate at a rear door. Pressurized water is provided to the launch tube to launch a torpedo by mounting an impeller in the impulse tank. The impeller pumps water into the impulse tank to develop a pressure which is transmitted to the launch tube when a valve in the impulse tank is opened. The impeller is driven by a motor which receives power via cables which pass through the pressure hull. The impulse tank and motor are between the outer casing and the pressure hull.
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