IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0861496
(2001-05-18)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- McNamara, George C.
- Sandman, Bruce E.
- Myers, Bernard J.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
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대리인 / 주소 |
Kasischke, James M.Oglo, Michael F.Nasser, Jean-Paul
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A system of sensors and weapons in the form of individual cells forming a multi-functional cellular skin is provided to cover the outer surface of an underwater vehicle. The cells are engineered to have specific functional capabilities, e.g., acoustic sensing cells, communications cells, munitions c
A system of sensors and weapons in the form of individual cells forming a multi-functional cellular skin is provided to cover the outer surface of an underwater vehicle. The cells are engineered to have specific functional capabilities, e.g., acoustic sensing cells, communications cells, munitions cells, control cells and motive cells, and are electromagnetically attached to the vehicle. The functional arrangement of the cells types and the number of layers will be dependent on the desired capabilities and the overall mission of the vehicle. Cells may be deployed from the vehicle individually or in functional groups by decoupling appropriate cells from the vehicle. Once decoupled, motive cells can transport themselves and other cells as necessary, to positions remote from the vehicle. Groups of cells can be deployed to specific locations and arrayed in specific configurations by motive cells, allowing the vehicle to remain in a standoff position.
대표청구항
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A system of sensors and weapons in the form of individual cells forming a multi-functional cellular skin is provided to cover the outer surface of an underwater vehicle. The cells are engineered to have specific functional capabilities, e.g., acoustic sensing cells, communications cells, munitions c
A system of sensors and weapons in the form of individual cells forming a multi-functional cellular skin is provided to cover the outer surface of an underwater vehicle. The cells are engineered to have specific functional capabilities, e.g., acoustic sensing cells, communications cells, munitions cells, control cells and motive cells, and are electromagnetically attached to the vehicle. The functional arrangement of the cells types and the number of layers will be dependent on the desired capabilities and the overall mission of the vehicle. Cells may be deployed from the vehicle individually or in functional groups by decoupling appropriate cells from the vehicle. Once decoupled, motive cells can transport themselves and other cells as necessary, to positions remote from the vehicle. Groups of cells can be deployed to specific locations and arrayed in specific configurations by motive cells, allowing the vehicle to remain in a standoff position. he cylinder ring is not supported, wherein an outer periphery of the cylinder bed substantially conforms to the inner periphery of the cylindrical drive ring, and a cylindrical frame arranged and constructed to retain the tubular object, the cylindrical frame being mounted on the cylindrical drive ring. 2. A sewing machine as in claim 1, wherein the outer periphery of the cylinder bed substantially conforms to the inner periphery of the cylindrical drive ring. 3. A sewing machine as in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the outer periphery of the cylinder bed is disposed as close as possible to the cylindrical drive ring. 4. A sewing machine as in claim 1, further comprising three rollers rotatably supporting the outer periphery of the cylindrical drive ring. 5. A sewing machine as in claim 4, wherein the three rollers are rotatably supported on a plate that is fixed to the cylinder bed. 6. A sewing machine as in claim 1, wherein the cylinder bed includes a shuttle disposed therein, a first needle hole defined in a position opposing the shuttle, and further comprising a substantially cylindrical support coupled to a terminal end of the cylinder bed, the substantially cylindrical support comprising a second needle hole substantially aligned with the first needle hole, wherein the substantially cylindrical support is arranged and constructed to receive the tubular object around the entire outer periphery of the substantially cylindrical support. 7. A sewing machine as in claim 6, further comprising a joint portion coupling the substantially cylindrical support to the terminal end of the cylinder bed. 8. A sewing machine as in claim 6, wherein the substantially cylindrical support comprises a tapered edge that provides a smooth guide for mounting the tubular object on the cylindrical frame. 9. A sewing machine as in claim 1, wherein the cylindrical frame includes: a tubular receiver frame arranged and constructed to receive the tubular object, and a sewing window that opens within the receiver frame over a predetermined range, wherein the frame is arranged and constructed to individually retain the tubular object and an interlining attached to the tubular object at the sewing window. 10. A sewing machine as in claim 9, wherein two sewing windows are defined within the receiver frame, and the frame is arranged and constructed to individually retain the tubular object and the interlining at each of the sewing windows. 11. A sewing machine as in claim 9, wherein the cylinder frame further includes a first presser frame arranged and constructed to retain the interlining against the receiver frame and a second presser frame arranged and constructed to retain the tubular object. 12. A sewing machine as in claim 11, wherein one end of each of the first and second presser frames is pivotally connected to the receiver frame, the second presser frame is arranged and constructed to be laid over the first presser frame, and the first presser frame further includes a lock member arranged and constructed to releasably engage the receiver frame. 13. A sewing machine as in claim 11, wherein the first presser frame is arranged and constructed to be placed on the receiver frame with the interlining retained between the first presser frame and the receiver frame, and the second presser frame is arranged and constructed to be overlaid on the first presser frame with the tubular object retained between the first and second presser frames. 14. A sewing machine as in claim 9, wherein the receiver frame further includes a spring arranged and constructed to retain the interlining, and an auxiliary presser frame wound around the receiver frame so as to be placed on the receiver frame and to retain the tubular object. 15. A sewing machine as in claim 14, wherein the auxiliary presser frame includes a flexible frame having a window that is sized to correspond to the sewing window of the receiver frame, and further comprising connecting strips
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