Spooled Tape Seal for Underwater Gun Operation

摘要

The present invention relates to an underwater weapon having a system for sealingthe opening of a gun barrel to prevent the ingress of water. The sealing system includes a non-metallic or metallic tape for covering and sealing the opening and a mating surface on the gun barrel against which the tape is seated to prevent the ingress of water. The sealing system further includes sprockets for advancing the tape across the opening of the gun barrel and for maintaining the tape in a taut position during operation. (MM).