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US3720179A
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Power system for underwater vehicle
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1971-12-09
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A power system for an underwater vehicle adaptable for being replaced underwater. An access compartment is provided in a crew transfer compartment and the access compartment has an opening which is engaged by a protrusion on a power supply to provide a watertight access compartment. Electrical connectors are provided on said power supply and in said access compartment and a cable connects these connectors thereby providing electrical power to said underwater vehicle. Locking means which are actuatable from the crew transfer compartment are provided for locking said power supply to said underwater vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:55
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63G; B63G8/00; B63G8/40; B63G8/41; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/34; B63C11/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A power supply system for an underwater vehicle having a crew transfer compartment comprising, walls forming an access compartment in said crew transfer compartment, said walls having a door on one end and an outside opening on an opposite end of said door, an electrical power input connector in said access compartment, a power supply having an output connector, said power supply being slidably mounted in said vehicle and having a protrusion engageable in said outside opening, cable means connecting said output and input connectors, and locking means for locking said power supply in said underwater vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A power supply system for an underwater vehicle having a crew transfer compartment comprising, walls forming an access compartment in said crew transfer compartment, said walls having a door on one end and an outside opening on an opposite end of said door, an electrical power input connector in said access compartment, a power supply having an output connector, said power supply being slidably mounted in said vehicle and having a protrusion engageable in said outside opening, cable means connecting said output and input connectors, and locking means for locking said power supply in said underwater vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
A power supply system for an underwater vehicle having a crew transfer compartment comprising, walls forming an access compartment in said crew transfer compartment, said walls having a door on one end and an outside opening on an opposite end of said door, an electrical power input connector in said access compartment, a power supply having an output connector, said power supply being slidably mounted in said vehicle and having a protrusion engageable in said outside opening, cable means connecting said output and input connectors, and locking means for locking said power supply in said underwater vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A power supply system for an underwater vehicle having a crew transfer compartment comprising, walls forming an access compartment in said crew transfer compartment, said walls having a door on one end and an outside opening on an opposite end of said door, an electrical power input connector in said access compartment, a power supply having an output connector, said power supply being slidably mounted in said vehicle and having a protrusion engageable in said outside opening, cable means connecting said output and input connectors, and locking means for locking said power supply in said underwater vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A power supply system for an underwater vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said protrusion is conical shaped and wherein said walls are flared at said outside opening and wherein sealing means are provided between said conical shapeD protrusion and the flared portion of said walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power supply system for an underwater vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said locking means are remotely actuated from within said crew transfer compartment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |