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AssigneeGradient Technology
InventorsJohn T. Thomalla, John E. Herbert, Nathan F. Nodland, Drew A. Strombeck, Ryan M. Smith, Steve J. Schmit
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Some variations provide a cut-and-capture system configured for demilitarization of an underwater munition, comprising: a docking platform that is sealably positionable onto an underwater munition; a first manipulator arm to manipulate the docking platform onto the munition; a high-pressure waterjet cutting tool configured to be reversibly sealably placed into the docking platform; a washout tool configured to be reversibly sealably placed in the docking platform, wherein the washout tool generates waste from the munition; a bladder that stores munition waste; a second manipulator arm to manipulate the cutting tool and the washout tool into the docking platform; an abrasive feed subsystem that delivers an abrasive to the cutting tool; and a system control module with electrical and hydraulic control hardware, to control the docking platform, cutting tool, abrasive feed subsystem, the washout tool. Other variations utilize a multifunctional device that contains the cutting tool, the washout tool, and other tools.
A cut-and-capture system configured for demilitarization of an underwater munition, wherein said cut-and-capture system comprises:
A cut-and-capture system configured for demilitarization of an underwater munition, wherein said cut-and-capture system comprises:
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