Moveable cutters and net penetrating systems and methods
AssigneeAdaptive Methods, Inc.
InventorsJames Wiggins, Christopher Norkoski, Christopher Lin
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Abstract
The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using various cutter systems, which include, for example a track and a moving carriage containing a cutter, a stationary carriage with a fixed or rotating arm, and/or abrasive cutters. The object is cut by a severing, slicing, or wearing action caused by a moveable blade or abrasive surface. An underwater vehicle incorporating an embodiment of the cutter system can cut a sufficiently large opening in the object to allow the vehicle to pass through.
Claims31
A cutting system for an underwater vehicle, comprising:
- a track having a first end and a second end;
- a first carriage configured to move along the track;
- a first cutter connected to the first carriage.
The cutting system of clam 22, wherein the rotation motor and the rotatable arm are connected together though a clutch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.