US12571604 - Firearm for unmanned underwater vehicles

The patent describes an underwater firearm designed for use with unmanned underwater vehicles, featuring a slip mechanism that allows for secure attachment and accurate aiming. This mechanism includes components such as a pillow block, shear ring, collet, and capture nut to ensure the firearm remains stable during operation.

Claim 1

1 . A slip mechanism for removably securing an underwater firearm to an unmanned underwater vehicle, said slip mechanism comprising: a pillow block secured to said unmanned underwater vehicle; a shear ring situated within a barrel groove of a barrel of said underwater firearm; a collet wraps around said shear ring; and a capture nut, along with said collet, confines said shear ring within said barrel groove in order to secure said barrel to enable accurate aiming before firing. a pillow block secured to said unmanned underwater vehicle; a shear ring situated within a barrel groove of a barrel of said underwater firearm; a collet wraps around said shear ring; and a capture nut, along with said collet, confines said shear ring within said barrel groove in order to secure said barrel to enable accurate aiming before firing.

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