Hybrid Chassis Breaching System

• US 20180058823A1
• Filed: 12/08/2015
• Published: 03/01/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2015
• Status: Active Application

• Current Assignee: Diaz, Kevin Mark
• Original Assignee: Diaz, Kevin Mark
• Inventors: Diaz, Kevin Mark
• Application Number:
  US14/962,765
• Publication Number:
  US 20180058823A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B63G 7/06 of electromagnetic type
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 11/16 Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: F42B 33/06 Dismantling fuzes, cartridges, projectiles, missiles, rockets or bombs F42B33/004 and F42B33/04 take precedence; elimination of undesirable components of explosives C06B21/0091
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 5/10 Position of receiver fixed by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements , e.g. omega or decca systemsG01S5/12 takes precedence ; beacons and receivers cooperating therewith G01S1/306, G01S1/308
• CPC Class Codes: G05B 2219/45083 Manipulators, robot
• CPC Class Codes: G05B 2219/49157 Limitation, collision, interference, forbidden zones, avoid obstacles

Abstract

A robotic amphibious mine breaching system including a hybrid chassis with deployable Mat Modules provides a detection and navigation grid with breaching mechanisms to range from underwater to edge of shore, the beach and continue inland. A computer-controlled transmitter and receiver unit integrates signals from different spatial locations establishing a grid. The surface and underwater mine counter-measure system deploys transponders and sensors to detect anomalies in the electromagnetic field caused by both magnetic and non-magnetic objects therein during underwater travel creating a cleared navigational grid establishing landing lanes for Force Protection and Maneuver Capabilities.

Claims

1. ) A method combining navigating in water and traversing land comprising:

a) using an unmanned ground vehicle with traction components able to traverse said land;

wherein said traction components are robotically controlled by actuators to raise or lower the chassis and;

b) providing a means for thru chassis water propulsion.

2. ) The method of claim 1 further comprising a fragmentation barrier system for Force Protection.

3. ) The method of claim 1 further comprising detonating the IED/Mine remotely.

4. ) The method of claim 1 further comprising detecting and detonating IED/Mines autonomously.

5. ) The method of claim 1 further comprising an onboard computer and actuators to navigate or traverse land as an autonomous robot.

6. ) A method combining navigating in water and traversing land comprising:

a) using an unmanned ground vehicle with traction components able to traverse said land;

wherein said traction components are robotically controlled by actuators to inflate tire sections and;

b) providing a wheel vane configuration for thru-wheel water propulsion through said wheel.

7. ) A method of safe passage for humans and equipment comprising:

a) using composite blast resistant material forming a modular mat system; and

said modular system having a perimeter inflatable and deflating float system.

8. ) The method of claim 7 further comprising a composite system of blast sandwich assemblies having two or more blast resistant plates with space between said plates and at least one said plate having multiple openings;

said plate openings having internally aligned ducts suitably fashioned to deflect energy;

said assemblies are end to end connected and form at least one row; and

wherein said plates are connected at edges.

9. ) The method of claim 7 further comprising an internal set of transponders for mine detection.

10. ) The method of claim 8 further comprising said sandwich assembly edges with pleated flexible connections forming an unfolding shock linkage.