Wide-Based Multi-Hull Submarine for Stability and Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing naval transportation systems lack advancements in design and capabilities, particularly in terms of carrying additional weapons, stability, and operational efficiency, limiting their effectiveness in diverse maritime operations.
Innovation Solution
A wide-based submarine design featuring a hull configured to withstand underwater and afloat environments, with a deck for storage and operations, a propulsion device, and a missiles storage and firing module for automatic reloading and launching, enhancing storage capacity and operational flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional narrow-based submarine design is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but storage capacity and operational flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The submarine hull is divided into multiple body hulls (port-side and starboard-side) connected by transverse beam connectors, creating a modular wide-based structure that increases storage capacity while maintaining manageable structural complexity through standardized components
Solution Approach 2:
The submarine transitions from a traditional narrow-based single-hull design to a wide-based multi-hull configuration, adding lateral dimensionality to the structure to maximize storage volume without proportionally increasing overall length
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional submarine design is used, then operational simplicity is maintained, but stability in diverse environments is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The wide-based hull configuration with transverse beam connectors creates an asymmetric distributed structure that enhances stability by spreading buoyancy and weight distribution across multiple hulls, improving performance in both underwater and afloat environments
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-hull structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: providing structural stability, creating storage compartments, enabling balanced diving operations, and supporting various deck activities, thereby achieving enhanced stability without proportionally increasing complexity
3Productivity
If traditional missile storage and firing systems are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but automatic reloading capability and operational efficiency are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The missile storage and firing module is pre-configured with multiple missiles in ready positions, and the automatic reloading system is pre-programmed to rapidly replace fired missiles, enabling high-rate sustained fire without manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The missile firing system incorporates automatic reloading capability that self-manages the replacement of expended missiles from storage to firing positions, eliminating the need for manual reloading and maintaining high operational tempo
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a wide-based sub. Further, the wide-based sub may include a hull comprising a wide-based structure. Further, the wide-based sub May include a deck which may be configured for facilitating performance of an activity associated with the wide-based sub. Further, the activity includes one or more of a storage of an asset and a maritime operation associated with the wide-based sub. Further, the wide-based sub may include a propulsion device which may be configured for propelling the wide-based sub in relation to each of the underwater environment and the afloat environment. Further, the wide-based sub may include a missiles storage and firing module configured for automatic firing and reloading of a plurality of missiles in a range of 10 to 1000.