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An actuated recoil absorbing mounting system is used to reduce recoil velties and to absorb the recoil energy from an underwater projectile launcher, such as a high discharge energy underwater gun. The recoil absorbing mounting system includes a projectile launcher frame that supports the projectile

An actuated recoil absorbing mounting system is used to reduce recoil velties and to absorb the recoil energy from an underwater projectile launcher, such as a high discharge energy underwater gun. The recoil absorbing mounting system includes a projectile launcher frame that supports the projectile launcher during firing. The projectile launcher frame is slideably supported by one or more launcher frame supports to allow movement substantially in a linear direction. One or more recoil plates are coupled to the underwater projectile launcher frame to provide hydrodynamic added or virtual mass and damping to the projectile launcher frame and projectile launcher. The recoil absorbing mounting system further includes one or more actuators for repositioning or returning the projectile launcher frame and projectile launcher to an original position after firing.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A recoil absorbing mounting system, for use with a projectile launcher in an underwater environment, said recoil absorbing mounting system comprising:a projectile launcher frame capable of supporting said projectile launcher;at least one launcher frame support supporting

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A recoil absorbing mounting system, for use with a projectile launcher in an underwater environment, said recoil absorbing mounting system comprising:a projectile launcher frame capable of supporting said projectile launcher;at least one launcher frame support supporting said projectile launcher frame and allowing movement of said projectile launcher frame in a substantially linear direction;at least one recoil plate coupled to said projectile launcher frame and positioned in contact with water from said underwater environment, each said plate being adapted to provide hydrodynamic damping for absorbing recoil energy and reducing recoil velocities during launching of a projectile; andat least one actuator coupled between said projectile launcher frame and said at least one launcher frame support, said actuator applying a substantially linear force to said projectile launcher frame for repositioning said projectile launcher frame and said recoil plate after launching said projectile.