公开(公告)号：US08006619B1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12383433

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

Inventor： Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

IPC: F42B15/22

CPC classification number: F42B19/00 ,  F42B12/38 ,  F42B12/387 ,  F42B15/08

Abstract: An underwater supercavitating projectile includes means to form ripples on its surrounding cavity so as to provide well-defined disturbances of the cavity boundary. As the ripples move aft of the supercavitating projectile and into the wake behind the advancing projectile, the ripples detach to form a pattern of vapor bubbles in the wake that are distinct in both size and regularity from the typical vapor bubbles formed as the cavity collapses behind the advecting projectile. Sensors record the track of the projectile along its path based on the distinct acoustic signature of the vapor bubbles. Combined with the acoustic echo from a target, the relative distance of the projectile to the target can be determined using methods known in the art. Multiple projectile trajectories are used to increase the ability to resolve the target by adjusting the aiming of the projectiles to reduce the relative distance.

Abstract translation: 水下超级射弹包括在其周围腔体上形成波纹的装置，以便提供明确界定的空腔边界的扰动。 由于波纹在超空间射弹的后方移动，并进入推进的抛射体后面，所以波纹分离形成了随着空腔在后面形成的典型的蒸气泡形成的尺寸和规律性，形成了蒸气泡的模式。 平流射弹。 传感器基于气泡的不同声学特征，沿着其路径记录射弹的轨迹。 结合来自目标的声学回声，可以使用本领域已知的方法来确定射弹与目标的相对距离。 使用多个弹道轨迹来增加通过调整射弹目标以减小相对距离来解决目标的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20100071605A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12284477

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: Robert Kuklinski

Inventor： Robert Kuklinski

IPC: B63H25/00

CPC classification number: B63H25/00 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63B39/062 ,  B63H25/06

Abstract: A control system for a supercavitating vehicle includes a set of winglets for rapid maneuverability and a segmented ring wing for fine stabilization control. The winglets and ring wing extend from an aft portion of the vehicle. The winglets are supported by a strut attached to the vehicle. The angle of attack of each winglet into the water adjacent the cavity is controlled by a winglet actuator. The winglet assembly may be extended into the water or retracted to be completely within the cavity by means of a spring-loaded actuated mount. The segmented ring wing is controlled by a ring actuator. The ring actuator may be used to control the angle of attack of the ring wing. Alternately, or in combination, the flow over the ring wing may be neutralized by using the cavitator of the vehicle to globally enlarge the cavity and thus limit the flow.

Abstract translation: 用于超级驾驶车辆的控制系统包括用于快速操纵的一组小翼和用于精细稳定控制的分段环翼。 小翼和环翼从车辆的后部延伸。 小翼由附着在车辆上的支柱支撑。 每个小翼进入与腔相邻的水中的迎角由小翼致动器控制。 小翼组件可以通过弹簧加载的致动安装座延伸到水中或缩回到完全在空腔内。 分段环翼由环形执行器控制。 环形致动器可用于控制环形翼的迎角。 或者或组合地，可以通过使用车辆的空化器来中和环翼上的流动以全局地扩大空腔，从而限制流动。

公开(公告)号：US07392733B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-01

申请号：US10947789

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

Inventor： Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

IPC: F41F3/10 ,  F42B15/20

CPC classification number: F42B14/06 ,  F41A21/26 ,  F41F3/07 ,  F41F3/10 ,  F41G3/06 ,  F41G3/14 ,  F41G3/142 ,  F41G9/008 ,  F42B12/36 ,  F42B15/20 ,  F42B15/22

Abstract: A projectile based targeting system for underwater objects includes a trainable gun terminal mounted in a waterproof housing. The gun terminal includes plural gun barrels terminating in waterproof breeches. Noise generating projectiles are launched from the gun barrels, and a fire control system selectively fires the projectiles from each of the plural gun barrels in a noise pattern. A host controller detects and processes noise generated by a launched pattern of the noise generating projectiles to give information about the objects. The projectiles each include a void region connected to an outer surface of the projectile by a hole formed in a neck of the projectile. Launching of the projectile creates a vaporous cavity around the projectile and thus the hole, thereby causing the void region to resonate at a noise generating frequency.

Abstract translation: 用于水下物体的基于射弹的瞄准系统包括安装在防水​​壳体中的可训练枪终端。 枪终端包括终止于防水马桶的多个枪管。 噪声发生弹丸从枪管发射，消防系统以噪音模式选择性地从多个枪管中的每一个炮弹射出。 主机控制器检测和处理由发射的噪声产生弹丸的模式产生的噪声，以提供关于对象的信息。 射弹各自包括通过形成在射弹颈部的孔连接到射弹的外表面的空隙区域。 射弹的发射在弹丸周围产生一个气泡，从而导致空洞区域以产生噪声的频率共振。

公开(公告)号：US07282634B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US11398735

申请日：2006-04-03

Applicant: Robert Kuklinski

Inventor： Robert Kuklinski

IPC: F42B19/00

CPC classification number: F42B15/22 ,  F42B19/12

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention utilizes the heat energy of a weapon propulsion system to produce a vapor explosion. It includes an outer shell with a nozzle port and a body being made from a metal. The body surrounds a propulsion device and captures its waste heat to heat metal within the body. An explosive device is embedded in the body and can explode on transmission of a signal whereby the heated metal within the body produces a vapor explosion that significantly enhances the effectiveness and lethality of the weapon. The apparatus also discloses a second metal in the body and a heat shield for further enhancing effectiveness.

Abstract translation: 本发明的装置利用武器推进系统的热能产生蒸气爆炸。 它包括具有喷嘴端口的外壳和由金属制成的主体。 身体围绕推进装置并捕获其余的热量以加热身体内的金属。 爆炸装置嵌入在身体中，并且可以在传播信号时爆炸，由此身体内的加热金属产生蒸汽爆炸，显着提高武器的有效性和杀伤力。 该装置还公开了身体中的第二金属和用于进一步提高有效性的隔热罩。

公开(公告)号：US07067732B1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10901312

申请日：2004-07-22

Applicant: Robert Kuklinski

Inventor： Robert Kuklinski

IPC: F42B15/10

CPC classification number: F42B15/22 ,  F42B19/12

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention uses waste heat generated by a weapon propulsion system to melt and ultimately superheat metal. Upon termination of the weapon mission, the apparatus explodes thereby causing molten and superheated metal to be instantly introduced to the liquid medium through which the weapon travels. The reaction of the molten and superheated metal with the liquid medium produces a vapor explosion that significantly enhances the effectiveness and lethality of the weapon.

Abstract translation: 本发明的装置使用由武器推进系统产生的废热来熔化和最终使金属过热。 在武器任务终止时，装置爆炸，从而使熔融和过热的金属立即被引入武器穿过的液体介质。 熔融和过热金属与液体介质的反应产生蒸气爆炸，显着增强了武器的有效性和杀伤力。

公开(公告)号：US06868790B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-22

申请号：US10730187

申请日：2003-12-08

Applicant: Thomas J. Gieseke ,  Robert Kuklinski

Inventor： Thomas J. Gieseke ,  Robert Kuklinski

IPC: F41B9/00 ,  F42B12/46

CPC classification number: F41B9/0043 ,  F41B9/0087

Abstract: An assembly, a system and a method of use for producing a pulsed jet used to carry a high velocity jet of fluid through water. The energy of this jet is to be used as a weapon against undersea targets. The assembly includes a pressure chamber, a manifold, and a nozzle. In use, the pressure chamber is filled with fluid and a pressure is generated within the chamber by injecting and igniting fuel adjacent the fluid thereby forcing the fluid out the nozzle. The forced fluid is directed to create a high velocity jet of fluid. The fuel can be ignited repeatedly to produce follow-on jets, each impacting the preceding high velocity jet.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生产脉冲喷射的装置，系统和方法，用于承载通过水的高速流体射流。 这种喷气式飞机的能量将被用作对付海底目标的武器。 组件包括压力室，歧管和喷嘴。 在使用中，压力室充满流体，并且通过喷射和点燃邻近流体的燃料，从而迫使流体流出喷嘴，从而在室内产生压力。 强制流体被引导以产生高速流体流。 燃料可以反复点燃，产生后续喷射，每次喷射都会影响以前的高速射流。

公开(公告)号：US06739266B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10663055

申请日：2003-09-15

Applicant: John M. Castano ,  Robert Kuklinski

Inventor： John M. Castano ,  Robert Kuklinski

IPC: F42B1520

CPC classification number: F42B19/01 ,  F42B10/38 ,  F42B15/20 ,  F42B15/22 ,  F42B17/00

Abstract: A high-speed supercavitating underwater vehicle includes an elongated hull of circular cross section, the hull having a cavitator at a forward end thereof and means for ventilating gas to form a cavity around the hull in underwater travel. An expandable annular skirt is fixed on the hull and is provided with an outer surface proximate an outer surface of the hull. The skirt is expandable to increase a diameter of the skirt from proximate a diameter of the hull to proximate a diameter of the cavity to define an annular gas film between the expanded skirt and a boundary of the cavity. The expanded skirt acts to substantially reduce the flow of gas from a forward high pressure zone of gas to an after low pressure zone of gas.

Abstract translation: 高速超空速水下航行器包括圆形横截面的细长船体，船体在其前端具有气蚀器，并且用于在水下行进中在船体周围形成气体的装置。 可膨胀的环形裙部固定在船体上并且在船体的外表面附近设置有外表面。 裙部是可扩张的，以使裙部的直径从附近的船体的直径增加到靠近空腔的直径，以在膨胀的裙部和空腔的边界之间限定环形气膜。 膨胀的裙部用于大大减少气体从气体的正向高压区域到低压区域的气体流动。

公开(公告)号：US08300501B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12646318

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: Abraham N. Varghese ,  Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

Inventor： Abraham N. Varghese ,  Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

IPC: G01S3/80

CPC classification number: G01S5/18

Abstract: A system for three-dimensional tracking of high speed undersea projectiles may utilize a distributed field of randomly positioned passive acoustic sensors. The system measures variables related to the pressure field generated by a supercavitating projectile in flight wherein the amplitude of the pressure generated at a point in space is related to the projectile dimensions, velocity, and trajectory. The system iteratively processes data from the sensors to measure launch velocity, flight direction (trajectory), ballistic coefficient (drag), and/or maximum range.

Abstract translation: 用于高速海底射弹的三维跟踪的系统可以利用随机定位的无源声传感器的分布场。 该系统测量与飞行中超级射弹产生的压力场相关的变量，其中在空间中产生的压力的幅度与射弹尺寸，速度和轨迹相关。 该系统迭代地处理来自传感器的数据，以测量发射速度，飞行方向（轨迹），弹道系数（阻力）和/或最大范围。

公开(公告)号：US07975614B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12560528

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

Inventor： Robert Kuklinski ,  Thomas J. Gieseke

IPC: F42B15/20

CPC classification number: F41H11/12 ,  F41G3/06 ,  F41G3/142 ,  F41G9/008 ,  F42B12/387 ,  F42B14/06 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: A high velocity acoustic signal producing underwater shotgun system for dispersing a plurality of relatively small supercavitating projectiles over a wide spatial field at long range using the dynamics of cavity collapse for better target localization in underwater mine clearance. A typical supercavitating projectile design is enhanced to produce a two-staged projectile in order to accomplish this innovation. The first stage of the two stage design allows for the long range firing underwater typical of a supercavitating projectile while the second stage permits the coverage of a wide area with a plurality of small supercavitating projectiles just as the first stage projectile reaches its fixed range. A distinctive feature of the radiated noise from a supercavitating projectile contacting a solid object is used in conjunction with the two stage projectile design to provide a system for underwater mine clearance verification. The distinctive noise signal may also be used in conjunction with an underwater targeting system to help identify, localize and track targets as well.

Abstract translation: 一种产生水下霰弹枪系统的高速声学信号，用于使用空腔塌陷的动力学在多个相对较小的超空间射弹在宽范围的空间场中分散，以在水下排雷中更好地瞄准定位。 为了实现这一创新，增强了典型的超级射弹设计以生产两阶段射弹。 两阶段设计的第一阶段允许在超级射弹的远程射击水下典型，而第二阶段允许与多个小型超高射弹一起覆盖广泛的区域，正如第一阶段射弹达到其固定范围。 与超级射弹接触固体物体的辐射噪声的特征与两级射弹设计结合使用，以提供一种用于水下排雷检查的系统。 独特的噪声信号也可以与水下瞄准系统一起使用，以帮助识别，定位和跟踪目标。

公开(公告)号：US20110061584A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12560523

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Robert Kuklinski

Inventor： Robert Kuklinski

IPC: B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B63G8/08

Abstract: A water entry system increases the drag of an underwater vehicle by disrupting the cavity that forms during high-speed transit of the vehicle through the water. A series of inlet ports are positioned in regions of the vehicle where pressure stagnation occurs during transit. Flow passages connect these inlets to outlet ports at regions of lower pressure. Pressure differences cause jets to flow in the respective passages. The jets produce a high flow rate normal to the original cavity boundary. The jets serve to increase drag in at least two manners. In one case, a flow jet normal to the cavity interface broadens the cavity to increase drag and slow the vehicle. In a second case, a jet can cause waves on the cavity interface to break down the stable cavity. As a result, the vehicle surface is wetted, producing skin friction drag and slowing vehicle.

Abstract translation: 进水系统通过破坏在车辆通过水的高速过境期间形成的空腔来增加水下航行器的阻力。 一系列入口端口位于车辆在运输过程中发生压力停滞的区域。 流动通道将这些入口连接到较低压力区域的出口。 压力差导致射流在相应通道中流动。 射流产生垂直于原始腔边界的高流速。 喷气式飞机至少以两种方式增加阻力。 在一种情况下，垂直于空腔界面的流动射流使空腔变宽以增加阻力并使车辆减速。 在第二种情况下，射流可以引起腔界面上的波浪以破坏稳定的空腔。 结果，车辆表面被润湿，产生皮肤摩擦阻力和减速车辆。