초록 ▼

An appended pod underwater gun mount for a submersible host vessel includes a strut member having a base end fixed to an outer hull of the submersible host vessel and a distal end protruding outwardly from the host vessel, the distal end being angled with respect to the base end, and an ammunition h

An appended pod underwater gun mount for a submersible host vessel includes a strut member having a base end fixed to an outer hull of the submersible host vessel and a distal end protruding outwardly from the host vessel, the distal end being angled with respect to the base end, and an ammunition housing moveably fixed to the distal end of the strut member. A train control mechanism is positioned between the strut member and the ammunition housing for controlling the horizontal rotation of the ammunition housing with respect to the host vessel, and a tilt control mechanism is positioned between the strut member and the ammunition housing for controlling the vertical rotation of the ammunition housing with respect to the host vessel. A flexible boot is connected to the ammunition housing and surrounds each of the train control mechanism and the tilt control mechanism to protect the mechanisms from an underwater environment. The ammunition housing is movable both vertically and horizontally with respect to the distal end of the strut member and is spaced apart from the host vessel so as to avoid contacting the host vessel during directional movement of the ammunition housing.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An appended pod gun mount comprising:a strut member having a base end and a distal end;an ammunition housing moveably fixed to the distal end of said strut member;a gun member integrally connected to said ammunition housing;a train control mechanism positioned between s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An appended pod gun mount comprising:a strut member having a base end and a distal end;an ammunition housing moveably fixed to the distal end of said strut member;a gun member integrally connected to said ammunition housing;a train control mechanism positioned between said strut member and said ammunition housing for controlling a horizontal rotation of said ammunition housing with respect to the distal end of said strut member;a tilt control mechanism positioned between said strut member and said ammunition housing for controlling a vertical rotation of said ammunition housing with respect to the distal end of said strut member; anda flexible boot for protecting each of said train control mechanism and said tilt control mechanism.