torpedo system

[Slats]

The new torpedo tube design is made possible by a very, very small solenoid-valve combination just identified by Mr. Caswell, who got samples to me a week ago. The solenoid is used to actuate the torpedo tube, releasing the weapon. The new torpedo tube design eliminates the external firing valve mechanism and manifold -- torpedo tube actuation energy comes from tapping a small portion of the Propellant charge within the weapon at the instant of launch. Deriving launcher actuation gas from that source eliminates the need for a separate torpedo tube gas service; launcher complexity and foot-print have been dramatically reduced. And simplicity breeds reliability.

The proposed design change has greatly reduced the size and complexity of the launcher system; the foot-print of the torpedo tube hardware has been cut in half over the previous system.

Mock-up this week. Initial proof-of-concept hardware in a few weeks. Details to be presented once we have a patent pending confirmation -- Mr. Caswell and I feel that enough proprietary engineering will be evidenced by the mechanism to warrant that.

Stay tuned.

Superb David and Mike....yes do patent it - your IP is yours.

Best

John

[Kazzer]

Yes folks, it's a step closer! So, better think about clearing out the forward end of your boats, those air tanks etc will be getting in the way!
:)

[Tutor]

Front is clear and waiting for eight torp's,HaaHaaaHaa (evil laugh ), waiting with baited breath. also hoping they will work for my torpedo cruiser.

Tutor

Thanks for all your effort

[deepseadiver]

Hi David,
Its been quiet so i was just curious about how the process is coming along with the torpedo system. I have not herd anything including from Mike. whats going down lately has there been some road blocks :)

Jim

[Kazzer]

Everything is going according to plan. Specialist parts are being manufactured right now, expected delivery in 2 - 3 weeks, then any modifications to the electronics and the launchers will be made.

All you guys have to do is wait patiently and make sure you have all that junk out of the bows of your boats! :)

[Slats]

snip......

All you guys have to do is wait patiently and make sure you have all that junk out of the bows of your boats! :)

Yes the Collins and all other sub contstruction is presently on hold waiting for this. I plan not retro fitting, but installing within new constructions. If its only 2-3 weeks away do you have your patents in place? If so - some more details would be appreciated. Thanks
John

[deepseadiver]

HI Mike,
ok i will start cleaning out.

[Kazzer]

If its only 2-3 weeks away ---------
John

I meant 2-3 weeks for the specialist electronic parts to be made, then we have to link them to the other components. 1-2 months maybe before we have a commercial product.

[Slats]

I meant 2-3 weeks for the specialist electronic parts to be made, then we have to link them to the other components. 1-2 months maybe before we have a commercial product.

Mike,
for those of us that have boats in prep / conversion or on hold, as per your advice to clear out the fronts of our boats, could you and David please release the following (which should not jeapodise any IP you have before patents approval).

-1- The diameter of the tubes-
I have figured these from David's early posts to be around 1/2" in 1/72 scale. The half inch tube being the maximum diameter of the tube i.e. This is the tube diameter you would see from looking at the tubes exit point to the hull.

The workings of the torpedo (which we don't need to know about - although we'd like to), telescope inside the half inch tube? Yes / No?

Now can you tell me please if I install some half inch tubes in the bow of my boat whether or not this would be the right thing to do in prep for the system?


If so what length of half inch tube would you recommend?

2- How many tubes can we install?
previously David posted that this would be a four shot system, a latter post said that it could be nested together.

I would like to have 4 working tubes in my Collins (which has 6 tubes) and 4 in my Permit (which has 4).

Can the mechanism that fires the shots be configured to any number of tubes or is there a fixed number that needs to be assigned to the switcher?

Mike and David, I really do think that these 4 questions won't reveal too much of your product with respect to your IP and patent process (your call obviously), but I think these basics will assist those of us who have boats drydocked or underconstruction that are waiting for the products release.

Best

John

[Kazzer]

Mike,
for those of us that have boats in prep / conversion or on hold, as per your advice to clear out the fronts of our boats, could you and David please release the following (which should not jeapodise any IP you have before patents approval).

-1- The diameter of the tubes-
I have figured these from David's early posts to be around 1/2" in 1/72 scale. The half inch tube being the maximum diameter of the tube i.e. This is the tube diameter you would see from looking at the tubes exit point to the hull.

About 1/2"

The workings of the torpedo (which we don't need to know about - although we'd like to), telescope inside the half inch tube? Yes / No?

No working parts, gas operated propulsion system.

Now can you tell me please if I install some half inch tubes in the bow of my boat whether or not this would be the right thing to do in prep for the system?

No!

2- How many tubes can we install?
previously David posted that this would be a four shot system, a latter post said that it could be nested together.

Up to 10

I would like to have 4 working tubes in my Collins (which has 6 tubes) and 4 in my Permit (which has 4).

Can the mechanism that fires the shots be configured to any number of tubes or is there a fixed number that needs to be assigned to the switcher?

You can start off with ONE tube, and add to them as required. Switcher handles up to ten

[Slats]

Mike,
good info but, does the torpedo firing mechanism telescope into the 1/2 " tubes?

David,
can you provide us with any more info in preparation for this system?

Thanks

John