Remotely operated, underwater non-destructive ordnance...

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2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Bergin, James S (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosive-charge making

Bomb disposal

C405S191000, C114S313000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11376508

ABSTRACT:
A remote operated, underwater non-destructive ordnance recovery system, includes a powered remote controller, a floating remote controlled transceiver wired to a remote disposal unit having a hydraulic grapple, an ordnance recovery basket, and the method in which these devices are used to extract unexploded underwater ordnance. The remote disposal unit includes an electrically driven internal hydraulic pump with bio-degradable hydraulic fluid in a closed loop system. A base includes variable footplates to stabilize the hydraulic grapple by remotely adjustable telescoping legs. A control head that receives signals from control cables and transfers them into hydraulic value actuation, an extendable fully rotating boom, two ballast tubes, a rotating grapple, and lighted underwater cameras on the control box and ballast tubes are also included in remote disposal unit.

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