Propellant-Actuated Deep Water Anchor.

摘要

The patent application relates to a propellant-actuated direct embedment anchor which utilizes simplified structural shapes and provides a rapid keying feature which allows the most efficient use of penetration energy. The anchor system has two major parts; a launch vehicle and a projectile which includes a piston and fluke. Two different fluke designs are provided to satisfy the realm of anticipated seafloor conditions (sand, clay, and rock). The launch vehicle consists of a launching system, a reaction vessel and a firing mechanism.