EP1270400A2 - Mast device with buoyant unit for a submarine - Google Patents

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EP1270400A2
EP1270400A2 EP02009925A EP02009925A EP1270400A2 EP 1270400 A2 EP1270400 A2 EP 1270400A2 EP 02009925 A EP02009925 A EP 02009925A EP 02009925 A EP02009925 A EP 02009925A EP 1270400 A2 EP1270400 A2 EP 1270400A2
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Lorenz Krüger
Ulrich Wäntig
Jürgen Spahr
Wolfgang Scharf
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/27—Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
    • H01Q1/34—Adaptation for use in or on ships, submarines, buoys or torpedoes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63G—OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS; MINE-LAYING; MINE-SWEEPING; SUBMARINES; AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
    • B63G8/00—Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines; Equipment specially adapted therefor
    • B63G8/38—Arrangement of visual or electronic watch equipment, e.g. of periscopes, of radar
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B22/00—Buoys
    • B63B22/18—Buoys having means to control attitude or position, e.g. reaction surfaces or tether
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B2203/00—Communication means

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  • the invention is based on a mast device for a submarine according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a known mast device for submarines consists in that at the top of the mast that is vertical in a guide device is movable, information means that are connected to the control center inside the Submarines are in electrical communication, for transmission and receiving information are provided.
  • the Information means are firmly connected to the top of the mast and can be extended a certain distance, so that they stick out of the mast. Shall information be sent and / or received, the submarine moves to observation depth, which corresponds to the height of the extended mast, so that the information resources are above the water surface.
  • a buoyant unit in the form of a buoy to provide which has an optical observation device.
  • This Buoy is detachably attached to the hull of the submarine, remains with him on a rope, which also provides information signals Command post directs when connected to the buoy from the submarine has been replaced and due to their own buoyancy on the water surface has arrived.
  • the submarine is equipped with a winch to the Being able to retract the buoy after it has ended.
  • the provision an information buoy allows the submarine to face Submarines with information masts carrying masts can take a deeper observation dive position to make observations to be able to make above the water surface.
  • adversely with these known buoy constructions is that the main body of the submarine for the installation or inclusion of the Floatable buoy is also specially designed, what with appropriate Manufacturing costs and a large space requirement is.
  • the object of the invention is to introduce a mast device to continue training in such a way that they are in comparison to their extended state a greater observation depth of the submarine for the exchange of information above the water surface allowed.
  • the design of the mast device according to the invention makes it possible to that the submarine also has one, i.e. H. deeper observation depth can take, which is larger than that which the bare extension distance of the mast device corresponds.
  • Another advantage consists of a separate floating information unit in addition to the mast device, which gives the further advantage results in no special room or space on or in the submarine must be provided for a floating information unit and thus also the manufacturing costs for a separate information unit and the formation of a space for their positioning in the fed Condition not applicable.
  • Another advantage of the invention Fattening device is that its information unit is also conventional Way for sending and / or receiving information can be used above the water surface, d. H. that the Mast is extended around its usual extension, the buoyant Unity with the information resources, however, on the top of the mast remains.
  • the floatable unit with the help of a seat training in the upper Mast area and with the help of the coupling means positionally secure in the Area of the top of the mast.
  • the mast device relieved a removable mast wall part Release and reposition the floatable unit from or has at the top of the mast.
  • the mast wall part is preferably laterally designed to be pivotable, e.g. B. with the help of a piston-cylinder unit.
  • the coupling means consists of which connects the floatable unit with the mast, from one Rope, e.g. B. a wire rope or a carbon fiber rope.
  • the coupling agent can also use, for example, electrical signal lines for signal transmission contain.
  • the coupling means is by means of a Winch let out of the mast and retracted.
  • 1 comprises the mast device, generally designated 1 a mast 2 which can be moved vertically in a conventional manner, a guide device 3 for the mast, a buoyant unit 4 with conventional Information means 5 for sending and / or receiving of information of all kinds above the water surface, a flexible Coupling means 7, preferably in the form of a wire rope or Carbon fiber rope, with which signal lines for electrical signals to and can be combined by the information means 5, as well as a winch 8 for releasing and retracting the coupling agent to the floatable unit 4 to rise to the water surface 6 or move in from there.
  • the winch 8 can be outside the guide device 3, e.g. B. provided next to her, or in the mast (Fig. 9) his. According to FIG.
  • the mast 2 has a streamlined cross-sectional profile and is by means of a piston-cylinder unit (not shown) in conventionally vertically movable so that it from the tower 9 of the Submarines, the upper edge of which is indicated with 9a can be.
  • the guide device 3 is, for example, in the form of a Shaft trained, the z. B in a known manner from fiber composite material will be produced.
  • the shaft-shaped guide device 3 can be reinforced with ribs 3a.
  • the guide device 3, the alternative can also be designed in the form of columns, extends essentially to the upper edge 9a of the tower 9.
  • the mast 2 is completely in the shaft-shaped guide device 3 retractable so that it in this State also does not protrude above the upper edge 9a of the tower 9.
  • the floatable unit 4 which is not fixed to the top of the mast connected, comprises an elongated, vertical in the floating state Floating bodies standing in the water, causing a buoyancy 10, which has a platform 11 at its upper end, which when retracted Unit 4 sits on the top of mast 2 and this Top closes.
  • the information means 5, for example radar means, Radio means and / or optical devices are known in housed a housing 12 which is in the operating position Unit 4 is located above the platform 11.
  • the housing 12 penetrates the platform 11 is approximately in the middle and is connected to the floating body 10 firmly connected.
  • the float 10 is the Unit 4 is preferably detachably connected to the platform 11.
  • the platform 11 thus has a passage 14 through which the housing 12 with the information means 5 through emotional.
  • the vertical movement of the float 10 with the housing 12 of the Floatable unit 4 within the mast 2 is carried out by means of a Receiving device 15, which receives the buoyancy body 10 and detected, the receiving device 15 by means of a piston-cylinder unit 16 is vertically movable.
  • the floating body 10 aerodynamically designed in cross-section to ensure a quiet swimming position to reach unit 4.
  • the coupling means 7 takes up approximately half the height of the float 10 on this.
  • the circumferential course 11a of the platform 11 is adapted to the flow profile of the mast 2 (Fig. 3).
  • a seat design is provided in the area of the upper end of the mast 2, which in addition to the seat 13 comprises two further seats 18 and 19, to position the floatable unit 4 securely in the mast, when it is retracted. In this state it is made flexible by means of the Coupling means 7 and the seats 13, 18 and 19 secure position held.
  • a mast wall part 20 is removable at the top of the mast and designed to be resettable again, preferably laterally pivotable, as clearly shown in Fig. 1.
  • the lateral pivoting of the mast wall part 20 can be done by means of a piston-cylinder unit 21.
  • the length of the pivotable mast wall part corresponds advantageously the height of the float 10 of the floatable unit 4.
  • Im Cross section includes the mast wall part 20 about half the circumference of the Mast top end, as Fig. 3 clearly shows.
  • a deflection roller 22 for the flexible Coupling means 7 are provided in the area of the remaining Fixed part 2a of the top of the mast. It is understandable that if that Coupling means 7 is released, the unit 4 slightly different from the Can remove seats 18 and 13 and thus from the top of the mast, if the mast wall part 20 is pivoted away. Conversely, the unit can be without Difficulty positioned again at the end of the mast on the seats 13, 18, 19 when the coupling means 7 is drawn in.
  • the floatable Unit 4 which with the usual information means 5 for sending and / or receiving information, connection-free on The top of the mast is held when it is retracted located. It is only for the unit 4 to rise to the water surface 6 required to pivot the mast wall part 20 and that To release coupling means 7. Because of their own buoyancy the floatable unit 4 then moves up to the water surface 6. According to the desired observation depth for the submarine, the coupling means 7 from the Mast 2 let out.
  • the mast device 2 can be provided with a capping device 23 be able to cut the coupling means 7 in an emergency.
  • other positions also come in the mast device 1 in question.
  • FIG. 7 shows the pulling-in process for the floatable unit 4.
  • Fig. 7 A is the unit 4 on the water surface 6.
  • the winch 8 becomes the rope-shaped coupling means 7 and thus the unit 4 retracted (Fig. 7 B).
  • the coupling agent has been drawn in the mast wall part 20 is attached to the fixed mast top end 2a pivoted so that the unit 4 is in the correct position and connection-free sits on the top of the mast (Fig. 7 C).
  • the housing 12 with the information means 5 floating bodies 10 further drawn in with the aid of the receiving device 15, such that the housing 12 no longer protrudes from the platform 11 (FIG. 7 D).
  • the mast 2 is hydraulically into the shaft-shaped guide device 3 retracted so that the mast is no longer out of the tower 9 of the submarine protrudes, as can clearly be seen from FIG. 7E.
  • the floatable unit 4 reach the water surface 6 is done in reverse order.
  • the Unit 4 adjacent section 7a of flexible coupling means 7 provided with at least one buoyancy means 23.
  • This buoyant can be made from a hollow body or from a solid body from a buoyant Material, e.g. B. foam exist.
  • one of the float 10 of the unit 4 has a certain distance, as shown in FIG. 8, can also be done in this way that the section 7a with a plurality of cylindrical or spherical buoyancy bodies is provided, which are perforated centrally and are lined up on section 7a.
  • a rod-shaped buoyancy body with a central through hole section 7a can be retracted.
  • the buoyancy of each buoyancy body 23 is set so that section 7a of the coupling means 7 sets substantially horizontally when the submarine is in Drive is located, so that the floating unit 4 has a stabilized vertical position occupies.
  • FIG. 9 A second embodiment of the mast device according to the invention is shown in Fig. 9 and generally designated 25.
  • This embodiment is simplified compared to embodiment 1.
  • the floatable unit 4 has a cylindrical shape overall on, whose lower region is designed as a float 26, while the upper part of which is designed as a waterproof housing 27, in which the aforementioned information means 5 are included.
  • a winch 28 is provided in the mast 2, on which the flexible Coupling means 7 is wound.
  • a capping device 29 is provided, which is arranged in the mast 2 is.
  • the mast 2 is in the usual way by means of a piston-cylinder unit 29 vertically movable in the shaft-shaped guide device 3, such that the mast 2 to its upper end position outside the Tower 9 of the submarine can be driven.
  • the mast 2 is in the area of its upper end with a tubular receptacle 30 designed for the cylindrical, floatable unit 4.
  • Fig. 9 is an extension process for the floatable unit 4 of the mast device 25 shown.
  • 9A shows the mast device 25 inclusive their buoyant unit 4 in fully retracted Status.
  • the mast 2 and / or the floating unit 4 are standing compared to the upper edge 9a of the tower 9 not upwards.
  • Fig. 9 B shows the mast 2 in the extended state, such that the The top of the mast protrudes slightly from the water surface 6.
  • the buoyant unit 4 is partially extended in such a way that it is still in with its lower end the mast 2 is located. Even in this operating position of the unit 4 can Information is sent and received.
  • the observation depth of the submarine is essential in this case determined by the extended mast 2.
  • FIG. 9C shows the case that the submarine in a compared to the case of Fig. 9 B essential deeper observation depth. In this case it is Coupling means 7 further unwound from the winch 28 and protrudes the top of the mast 2 by the desired length, whereby the unit floats on the water surface 6 in vertical position.
  • 9B and 9C it is clear that the one described above Mast device both in the conventional operating position (Fig. 9 B) and in an operating position with a considerably greater depth of observation of the submarine (Fig. 9 C) can be used. Both apply also for the embodiment 1 according to FIGS. 1 to 8.
  • the coupling means 7 a total length that is essentially the maximum desired Observation depth of the submarine corresponds.

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A device for transmitting and receiving information is provided at the end of the mast and is electrically connected to the submarine. The device is arranged in a floatable unit (4) that is held without connection to the top end of the mast. The floatable unit is fixed to a bendable, coupling device (7), such as a wire or carbon-fiber rope that can be let out or pulled in, and which is as long as the maximum observation diving depth of the submarine.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Mastsvorrichtung für ein Unterseeboot gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention is based on a mast device for a submarine according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine solche bekannte Mastvorrichtung für Unterseeboote besteht darin, dass am Oberende des Mastes, der in einer Führungseinrichtung vertikal verfahrbar ist, Informationsmittel, die mit dem Leitstand im inneren des Unterseebootes in elektrischer Wirkungsverbindung stehen, zum Senden und Empfangen von Informationen vorgesehen sind. Die Informationsmittel sind mit dem Oberende des Mastes fest verbunden und können selbst um eine gewisse Strecke ausgefahren werden, so dass sie aus dem Mast herausragen. Sollen Informationen gesendet und/oder empfangen werden, fährt das Unterseeboot auf Beobachtungstauchtiefe, welche der Höhe des ausgefahrenen Mastes entspricht, so dass sich die Informationsmittel oberhalb der Wasseroberfläche befinden.Such a known mast device for submarines consists in that at the top of the mast that is vertical in a guide device is movable, information means that are connected to the control center inside the Submarines are in electrical communication, for transmission and receiving information are provided. The Information means are firmly connected to the top of the mast and can be extended a certain distance, so that they stick out of the mast. Shall information be sent and / or received, the submarine moves to observation depth, which corresponds to the height of the extended mast, so that the information resources are above the water surface.

Des weiteren ist es bekannt, z. B. durch die DE-Patentschrift 758 461 und durch die DE 28 37 134A1, eine schwimmfähige Einheit in Form einer Boje vorzusehen, die eine optische Beobachtungseinrichtung aufweist. Diese Boje ist an dem Bootskörper des Unterseebootes ablösbar befestigt, bleibt mit ihm jedoch über ein Seil, welches auch Informationssignale zur Kommandostelle leitet, verbunden, wenn die Boje vom Unterseeboot abgelöst worden und aufgrund ihres Eigenauftriebs an die Wasseroberfläche gelangt ist. Das Unterseeboot ist mit einer Winde versehen, um die Boje nach ihrem Betriebsende wieder einziehen zu können. Das Vorsehen einer Informationsboje gestattet es, dass das Unterseeboot gegenüber Unterseebooten mit Informationsmittel tragenden Ausfahrmasten eine tiefere Beobachtungstauchstellung einnehmen kann, um Beobachtungen über der Wasseroberfläche vornehmen zu können. Nachteilig bei diesen bekannten Bojen-konstruktionen ist jedoch, dass der Hauptkörper des Unterseebootes für die Installierung bzw. Aufnahme der auf schwimmbaren Boje zusätzlich besonders ausgebildet ist, was mit entsprechenden Herstellungskosten und einem großen Raumbedarf verbunden ist.Furthermore, it is known, for. B. by DE patent specification 758 461 and by DE 28 37 134A1, a buoyant unit in the form of a buoy to provide, which has an optical observation device. This Buoy is detachably attached to the hull of the submarine, remains with him on a rope, which also provides information signals Command post directs when connected to the buoy from the submarine has been replaced and due to their own buoyancy on the water surface has arrived. The submarine is equipped with a winch to the Being able to retract the buoy after it has ended. The provision an information buoy allows the submarine to face Submarines with information masts carrying masts can take a deeper observation dive position to make observations to be able to make above the water surface. adversely with these known buoy constructions, however, is that the main body of the submarine for the installation or inclusion of the Floatable buoy is also specially designed, what with appropriate Manufacturing costs and a large space requirement is.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, eine Mastvorrichtung der einleitend angeführten Art so weiterzubilden, dass sie im Vergleich zu ihrem ausgefahrenen Zustand eine größere Beobachtungstauchtiefe des Unterseebootes für den Informationsaustausch über der Wasseroberfläche erlaubt.The object of the invention is to introduce a mast device to continue training in such a way that they are in comparison to their extended state a greater observation depth of the submarine for the exchange of information above the water surface allowed.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist in dem Anspruch 1 angeführt.The solution to this problem is set out in claim 1.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung der Mastvorrichtung ist es möglich, dass das Unterseeboot auch eine solche, d. h. tiefere Beobachtungstauchtiefe einnehmen kann, die größer ist als diejenige, die der bloßen Ausfahrstrecke der Mastvorrichtung entspricht. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass eine gesonderte schwimmfähige Informationseinheit zusätzlich zu der Mastvorrichtung entfällt, woraus sich der weitere Vorteil ergibt, dass kein besonderer Raum oder Platz am oder im Unterseeboot für eine aufschwimmfähige Informationseinheit vorgesehen sein muß und somit auch die Herstellungskosten für eine gesonderte Informationseinheit und die Ausbildung eines Raumes für ihre Positionierung im eingezogenen Zustand entfallen. Ein weiterer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Mastvorrichtung besteht darin, dass ihre Informationseinheit auch in herkömmlicher Weise für das Senden und/oder Empfangen von Informationen über der Wasseroberfläche verwendet werden kann, d. h. dass der Mast um seine übliche Ausfahrstrecke ausgefahren ist, die schwimmfähige Einheit mit den Informationsmitteln jedoch auf dem Mastoberende verbleibt.The design of the mast device according to the invention makes it possible to that the submarine also has one, i.e. H. deeper observation depth can take, which is larger than that which the bare extension distance of the mast device corresponds. Another advantage consists of a separate floating information unit in addition to the mast device, which gives the further advantage results in no special room or space on or in the submarine must be provided for a floating information unit and thus also the manufacturing costs for a separate information unit and the formation of a space for their positioning in the fed Condition not applicable. Another advantage of the invention Fattening device is that its information unit is also conventional Way for sending and / or receiving information can be used above the water surface, d. H. that the Mast is extended around its usual extension, the buoyant Unity with the information resources, however, on the top of the mast remains.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Mastvorrichtung wird die schwimmfähige Einheit mit Hilfe einer Sitzausbildung im oberen Mastbereich und mit Hilfe des Kopplungsmittels positionssicher im Bereich des Mastoberendes gehalten.In an advantageous embodiment of the mast device according to the invention the floatable unit with the help of a seat training in the upper Mast area and with the help of the coupling means positionally secure in the Area of the top of the mast.

Ein weiteres vorteilhaftes Merkmal der Mastvorrichtung besteht darin, dass das Mastoberende ein entfernbares Mastwandteil zum erleichterten Freigeben und Wiederpositionieren der schwimmfähigen Einheit vom bzw. am Mastoberende aufweist. Vorzugsweise ist das Mastwandteil seitlich verschwenkbar ausgebildet, z. B. mit Hilfe einer Kolben-Zylinder-Einheit.Another advantageous feature of the mast device is that that the top of the mast relieved a removable mast wall part Release and reposition the floatable unit from or has at the top of the mast. The mast wall part is preferably laterally designed to be pivotable, e.g. B. with the help of a piston-cylinder unit.

Nach einem weiteren vorteilhaften Merkmal besteht das Kopplungsmittel, welches die schwimmfähige Einheit mit dem Mast verbindet, aus einem Seil, z. B. ein Drahtseil oder ein Kohlefaserseil. Das Kopplungsmittel kann auch die beispielsweise elektrischen Signalleitungen für die Signalübertragung enthalten. Ferner wird das Kopplungsmittel mittels einer Winde aus dem Mast herausgelassen und wieder eingezogen.According to a further advantageous feature, the coupling means consists of which connects the floatable unit with the mast, from one Rope, e.g. B. a wire rope or a carbon fiber rope. The coupling agent can also use, for example, electrical signal lines for signal transmission contain. Furthermore, the coupling means is by means of a Winch let out of the mast and retracted.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Mastvorrichtung sind in den Unteransprüchen angeführt.Further advantageous embodiments of the mast device according to the invention are set out in the subclaims.

Die Erfindung ist nachstehend anhand zweier, in den anliegenden Zeichnungen schematisch dargestellter Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Seitenansicht der Mastvorrichtung mit im Betrieb befindlicher schwimmfähiger Einheit,
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht der Mastvorrichtung in vollkommen eingezogener Stellung,
Fig. 3
ein Querschnitt nach der Linie II - II in Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
die schwimmfähige Einheit in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 5
die schwimmfähige Einheit in Vorderansicht,
Fig. 6
einen Querschnitt nach der Linie VI - VI in Fig. 4,
Fig. 7 e
eine Darstellung der Mastvorrichtung in verschiedenen Ausfahrstellungen,
Fig. 8
eine der Fig. 1 vergleichbare Darstellung der Mastvorrichtung, ergänzt mit einem Stabilisierungsmittel für die schwimmfähige Einheit,
Fig. 9
ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der Mastvorrichtung in verschiedenen Ausfahrstellungen.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to two exemplary embodiments which are shown schematically in the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
a side view of the mast device with a floating unit in operation,
Fig. 2
a side view of the mast device in the fully retracted position,
Fig. 3
2 shows a cross section along the line II-II in FIG. 2,
Fig. 4
the floating unit in side view,
Fig. 5
the floating unit in front view,
Fig. 6
3 shows a cross section along the line VI-VI in FIG. 4,
Fig. 7 e
a representation of the mast device in different extended positions,
Fig. 8
1 comparable representation of the mast device, supplemented with a stabilizing agent for the buoyant unit,
Fig. 9
a second embodiment of the mast device in different extended positions.

Nach Fig. 1 umfaßt die allgemein mit 1 bezeichnete Mastvorrichtung einen in herkömmlicher Weise vertikal verfahrbaren Mast 2, eine Führungseinrichtung 3 für den Mast, eine schwimmfähige Einheit 4 mit herkömmlichen Informationsmitteln 5 zum Senden und/oder Empfangen von Informationen aller Art über der Wasseroberfläche, ein biegsames Kopplungsmittel 7 , vorzugsweise in Form eines Drahtseiles oder eines Kohlefaserseiles, mit dem Signalleitungen für elektrische Signale zu und von den Informationsmitteln 5 kombiniert sein können, sowie eine Winde 8 zum Nachlassen und Wiedereinziehen des Kopplungsmittels, um die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 an die Wasseroberfläche 6 aufsteigen zu lassen bzw. von dort wieder einzuziehen. Die Winde 8 kann außerhalb der Führungseinrichtung 3, z. B. unten neben ihr, oder in dem Mast (Fig. 9) vorgesehen sein. Der Mast 2 hat gemäß Fig. 3 ein strömungsgünstiges Querschnittsprofil und ist mittels einer Kolben-Zylinder-Einheit (nicht gezeigt) in herkömmlicher Weise vertikal verfahrbar, so dass er aus dem Turm 9 des U-Bootes, dessen Oberkante mit 9a angegebenen ist, herausgefahren werden kann. Die Führungseinrichtung 3 ist beispielsweise in Form eines Schachtes ausgebildet, der z. B in bekannter Weise aus Faserverbundmaterial hergestellt wird. Die schachtförmige Führungseinrichtung 3 kann mit Rippen 3a verstärkt sein. Die Führungseinrichtung 3, die alternativ auch in Form von Säulen ausgebildet sein kann, erstreckt sich im Wesentlichen bis zur Oberkante 9a des Turmes 9. Der Mast 2 ist vollständig in die schachtförmige Führungseinrichtung 3 einziehbar, so dass er in diesem Zustand ebenfalls nicht über die Oberkante 9a des Turmes 9 herausragt.1 comprises the mast device, generally designated 1 a mast 2 which can be moved vertically in a conventional manner, a guide device 3 for the mast, a buoyant unit 4 with conventional Information means 5 for sending and / or receiving of information of all kinds above the water surface, a flexible Coupling means 7, preferably in the form of a wire rope or Carbon fiber rope, with which signal lines for electrical signals to and can be combined by the information means 5, as well as a winch 8 for releasing and retracting the coupling agent to the floatable unit 4 to rise to the water surface 6 or move in from there. The winch 8 can be outside the guide device 3, e.g. B. provided next to her, or in the mast (Fig. 9) his. According to FIG. 3, the mast 2 has a streamlined cross-sectional profile and is by means of a piston-cylinder unit (not shown) in conventionally vertically movable so that it from the tower 9 of the Submarines, the upper edge of which is indicated with 9a can be. The guide device 3 is, for example, in the form of a Shaft trained, the z. B in a known manner from fiber composite material will be produced. The shaft-shaped guide device 3 can be reinforced with ribs 3a. The guide device 3, the alternative can also be designed in the form of columns, extends essentially to the upper edge 9a of the tower 9. The mast 2 is completely in the shaft-shaped guide device 3 retractable so that it in this State also does not protrude above the upper edge 9a of the tower 9.

Die schwimmfähige Einheit 4, die nicht fest mit dem Oberende des Mastes verbunden ist, umfaßt einen länglichen, im Schwimmzustand vertikal im Wasser stehenden, eine Auftriebskraft bewirkenden Schwimmkörper 10, der an seinem Oberende eine Plattform 11 aufweist, die bei eingezogener Einheit 4 auf dem Oberende des Mastes 2 aufsitzt und dieses Oberende verschließt. Die Informationsmittel 5, zum Beispiel Radarmittel, Funkmittel und/oder optische Einrichtungen, sind in bekannter Weise in einem Gehäuse 12 untergebracht, welches sich in Betriebsstellung der Einheit 4 oberhalb der Plattform 11 befindet. Das Gehäuse 12 durchdringt die Plattform 11 etwa mittig und ist mit dem Schwimmkörper 10 fest verbunden. Im gezeigten Fall (Fig. 2) ist der Schwimmkörper 10 der Einheit 4 mit der Plattform 11vorzugsweise abtrennbar verbunden. Dadurch kann der Schwimmkörper 10 zusammen mit dem Gehäuse 12 vollständig in den Mast eingezogen werden, während die Plattform 11 sich vom Schwimmkörper 10 abtrennt und in einer Sitzfläche 13 am Mastoberende verbleibt und dadurch dass Mastoberende in Deckelfunktion verschließt. Die Plattform 11 weist somit einen Durchgang 14 auf, durch welchen sich das Gehäuse 12 mit den Informationsmitteln 5 hindurch bewegt. The floatable unit 4, which is not fixed to the top of the mast connected, comprises an elongated, vertical in the floating state Floating bodies standing in the water, causing a buoyancy 10, which has a platform 11 at its upper end, which when retracted Unit 4 sits on the top of mast 2 and this Top closes. The information means 5, for example radar means, Radio means and / or optical devices are known in housed a housing 12 which is in the operating position Unit 4 is located above the platform 11. The housing 12 penetrates the platform 11 is approximately in the middle and is connected to the floating body 10 firmly connected. In the case shown (Fig. 2), the float 10 is the Unit 4 is preferably detachably connected to the platform 11. Thereby the float 10 together with the housing 12 completely be retracted into the mast while the platform 11 extends separates from the floating body 10 and in a seat 13 at the top of the mast remains and because the top of the mast closes in the lid function. The platform 11 thus has a passage 14 through which the housing 12 with the information means 5 through emotional.

Die Vertikalbewegung des Schwimmkörpers 10 mit dem Gehäuse 12 der schwimmfähigen Einheit 4 innerhalb des Mastes 2 erfolgt mittels einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung 15, welche den Auftriebskörper 10 aufnimmt und erfaßt, wobei die Aufnahmeeinrichtung 15 mittels einer Kolben-Zylinder-Einheit 16 vertikal verfahrbar ist.The vertical movement of the float 10 with the housing 12 of the Floatable unit 4 within the mast 2 is carried out by means of a Receiving device 15, which receives the buoyancy body 10 and detected, the receiving device 15 by means of a piston-cylinder unit 16 is vertically movable.

Wie es mit dem Pfeil 17 in Fig. 4 angegeben ist, ist der Schwimmkörper 10 im Querschnitt strömungsgünstig ausgebildet, um eine ruhige Schwimmlage der Einheit 4 zu erreichen. Das Kopplungsmittel 7 greift etwa auf halber Höhe des Schwimmkörpers 10 an diesem an. Der Umfangsverlauf 11a der Plattform 11 ist dem Strömungsprofil des Mastes 2 (Fig. 3) angepaßt.As indicated by arrow 17 in FIG. 4, the floating body 10 aerodynamically designed in cross-section to ensure a quiet swimming position to reach unit 4. The coupling means 7 takes up approximately half the height of the float 10 on this. The circumferential course 11a of the platform 11 is adapted to the flow profile of the mast 2 (Fig. 3).

Im Bereich des Oberendes des Mastes 2 ist eine Sitzausbildung vorgesehen, die außer der Sitzfläche 13 zwei weitere Sitzflächen 18 und 19 umfaßt, um die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 sicher im Mast zu positionieren, wenn sie eingefahren ist. In diesem Zustand wird sie mittels des biegsamen Kopplungsmittels 7 und der Sitzflächen 13, 18 und 19 positionssicher gehalten.A seat design is provided in the area of the upper end of the mast 2, which in addition to the seat 13 comprises two further seats 18 and 19, to position the floatable unit 4 securely in the mast, when it is retracted. In this state it is made flexible by means of the Coupling means 7 and the seats 13, 18 and 19 secure position held.

Um das Freigeben der schwimmfähigen Einheit 4 und damit ihr Aufsteigen zur Wasseroberfläche 6 zu erleichtern, wenn das biegsame Kopplungs-mittel 7 mittels der Winde 8 nachgelassen, d. h. aus dem Mast 2 herausgelassen wird, und um das Wiederpositionieren der Einheit 4 am Mastoberende zu erleichtern, wenn das Kopplungsmittel 7 mittels der Winde 8 eingezogen wird, ist ein Mastwandteil 20 am Mastoberende entfernbar und wieder rückstellbar ausgebildet, vorzugsweise seitlich verschwenkbar, wie es Fig. 1 deutlich zeigt. Die seitliche Verschwenkung des Mastwandteiles 20 kann mittels einer Kolben-Zylinder-Einheit 21 erfolgen. Die Länge des verschwenkbaren Mastwandteiles entspricht vorteilhaft der Höhe des Schwimmkörpers 10 der schwimmfähigen Einheit 4. Im Querschnitt umfaßt das Mastwandteil 20 etwa den halben Umfang des Mastoberendes, wie Fig. 3 deutlich zeigt. Im Bereich des verbleibenden festen Teiles 2a des Mastoberendes ist eine Umlenkrolle 22 für das biegsame Kopplungsmittel 7 vorgesehen. Es ist verständlich, dass, wenn das Kopplungsmittel 7 nachgelassen wird, sich die Einheit 4 leicht von den Sitzflächen 18 und 13 und damit vom Mastoberende lösen'kann, wenn das Mastwandteil 20 abgeschwenkt ist. Umgekehrt kann die Einheit ohne Schwierigkeit wieder am Mastende an den Sitzflächen 13, 18, 19 positioniert werden, wenn das Kopplungsmittel 7 eingezogen wird.To release the floatable unit 4 and thus its ascent to facilitate water surface 6 when the pliable Coupling means 7 decreased by means of the winch 8, d. H. from the mast 2 is released, and to reposition the unit 4 am To facilitate mast top end when the coupling means 7 by means of Winch 8 is retracted, a mast wall part 20 is removable at the top of the mast and designed to be resettable again, preferably laterally pivotable, as clearly shown in Fig. 1. The lateral pivoting of the mast wall part 20 can be done by means of a piston-cylinder unit 21. The length of the pivotable mast wall part corresponds advantageously the height of the float 10 of the floatable unit 4. Im Cross section includes the mast wall part 20 about half the circumference of the Mast top end, as Fig. 3 clearly shows. In the area of the remaining Fixed part 2a of the top of the mast is a deflection roller 22 for the flexible Coupling means 7 are provided. It is understandable that if that Coupling means 7 is released, the unit 4 slightly different from the Can remove seats 18 and 13 and thus from the top of the mast, if the mast wall part 20 is pivoted away. Conversely, the unit can be without Difficulty positioned again at the end of the mast on the seats 13, 18, 19 when the coupling means 7 is drawn in.

Aus der vorstehenden Beschreibung ergibt sich, dass die schwimmfähige Einheit 4, welche mit den üblichen Informationsmitteln 5 zum Senden und /oder Empfangen von Informationen ausgerüstet ist, verbindungsfrei am Mastoberende gehalten wird, wenn sie sich in eingezogenem Zustand befindet. Zum Aufsteigen der Einheit 4 zur Wasseroberfläche 6 ist es lediglich erforderlich, dass Mastwandteil 20 abzuschwenken und das Kopplungsmittel 7 nachzulassen. Aufgrund ihrer eigenen Auftriebskraft bewegt sich die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 dann nach oben zur Wasseroberfläche 6. Entsprechend der jeweils gewünschten Beobachtungstauchtiefe für das Unterseeboot wird das Kopplungsmittel 7 aus dem Mast 2 herausgelassen.From the above description it follows that the floatable Unit 4, which with the usual information means 5 for sending and / or receiving information, connection-free on The top of the mast is held when it is retracted located. It is only for the unit 4 to rise to the water surface 6 required to pivot the mast wall part 20 and that To release coupling means 7. Because of their own buoyancy the floatable unit 4 then moves up to the water surface 6. According to the desired observation depth for the submarine, the coupling means 7 from the Mast 2 let out.

Die Mastvorrichtung 2 kann mit einer Kappungseinrichtung 23 versehen sein, um das Kopplungsmittel 7 in einem Notfall durchtrennen zu können. In diesem Fall dient die herausgelassene und auf der Wasseroberfläche 6 schwimmende Einheit 4 als Notboje, um auf einen Notfall des U-Bootes aufmerksam zu machen. Im gezeigten Fall ist die Kappungseinrichtung 23 außerhalb der schachtförmigen Führungseinrichtung 3 in nähe der Winde 8 vorgesehen. Jedoch kommen auch andere Stellen in der Mastvorrichtung 1 in Frage. The mast device 2 can be provided with a capping device 23 be able to cut the coupling means 7 in an emergency. In this case, the let out and serves on the water surface 6 floating unit 4 as an emergency buoy to respond to an emergency of the submarine to draw attention. In the case shown is the capping device 23 in the vicinity of the shaft-shaped guide device 3 the winch 8 is provided. However, other positions also come in the mast device 1 in question.

Fig. 7 zeigt den Einziehvorgang für die schwimmfähige Einheit 4. Gemäß Fig. 7 A befindet sich die Einheit 4 auf der Wasseroberfläche 6. Durch Betätigung der Winde 8 wird das seilförmige Kopplungsmittel 7 und damit die Einheit 4 eingezogen (Fig. 7 B). Nach eingezogenem Kopplungsmittel wird das Mastwandteil 20 an das feststehende Mastoberende 2a herangeschwenkt, so dass die Einheit 4 positionsgerecht und verbindungsfrei auf dem Mastoberende sitzt (Fig. 7 C). Anschließend wird der das Gehäuse 12 mit den Informationsmitteln 5 tragende Schwimmkörper 10 mit Hilfe der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 15 weiter eingezogen, derart, dass das Gehäuse 12 aus der Plattform 11 nicht mehr herausragt (Fig. 7 D). Schließlich wird der Mast 2 hydraulisch in die schachtförmige Führungseinrichtung 3 eingezogen, so dass der Mast nicht mehr aus dem Turm 9 des U-Bootes herausragt, wie deutlich aus Fig. 7 E zu entnehmen ist. Wenn die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 an die Wasseroberfläche 6 gelangen soll, wird in umgekehrter Reihenfolge vorgegangen. Um sicher zu stellen, dass die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 im Wasser eine stabilisierte Vertikalstellung einnimmt, wenn sich das Unterseeboot während des Sendens und/oder Empfangens von Informationen in Fahrt befindet, ist der an die Einheit 4 angrenzende Abschnitt 7a des biegsamen Kopplungsmittels 7 mit wenigstens einem Auftriebsmittel 23 versehen. Dieses Auftriebsmittel kann aus einem Hohlkörper oder aus einem Vollkörper aus einem auftriebsfähigen Material, z. B. Schaum, bestehen. Anstelle eines einzigen Auftriebskörpers 23, der von dem Schwimmkörper 10 der Einheit 4 einen gewissen Abstand hat, wie Fig. 8 zeigt, kann auch so vorgegangen werden, dass der Abschnitt 7a mit einer Mehrzahl von zylindrischen oder kugelförmigen Auftriebskörpern versehen ist, die zentral durchlocht und auf dem Abschnitt 7a aufgereiht sind. Alternativ hierzu kann auch ein stabförmiger Auftriebskörper mit einem mittigen Durchgangsloch auf dem Abschnitt 7a vorgesehen sein. Des weiteren ist die Ausbildung des oder der Auftriebskörper 23 so vorgenommen, dass sie störungsfrei in den Mast 2 eingezogen werden können. Die Auftriebskraft jedes Auftriebskörpers 23 ist so eingestellt, dass sich der Abschnitt 7a des Kopplungsmittels 7 im Wesentlichen horizontal einstellt, wenn sich das Unterseeboot in Fahrt befindet, so dass die schwimmende Einheit 4 eine stabilisierte Vertikalstellung einnimmt.7 shows the pulling-in process for the floatable unit 4. According to Fig. 7 A is the unit 4 on the water surface 6. By Actuation of the winch 8 becomes the rope-shaped coupling means 7 and thus the unit 4 retracted (Fig. 7 B). After the coupling agent has been drawn in the mast wall part 20 is attached to the fixed mast top end 2a pivoted so that the unit 4 is in the correct position and connection-free sits on the top of the mast (Fig. 7 C). Then the the housing 12 with the information means 5 floating bodies 10 further drawn in with the aid of the receiving device 15, such that the housing 12 no longer protrudes from the platform 11 (FIG. 7 D). Finally, the mast 2 is hydraulically into the shaft-shaped guide device 3 retracted so that the mast is no longer out of the tower 9 of the submarine protrudes, as can clearly be seen from FIG. 7E. When the floatable unit 4 reach the water surface 6 is done in reverse order. To ensure, that the floatable unit 4 has a stabilized vertical position in the water occupies if the submarine is in the process of transmitting and / or receiving information in motion, is to the Unit 4 adjacent section 7a of flexible coupling means 7 provided with at least one buoyancy means 23. This buoyant can be made from a hollow body or from a solid body from a buoyant Material, e.g. B. foam exist. Instead of one Buoyancy body 23, one of the float 10 of the unit 4 has a certain distance, as shown in FIG. 8, can also be done in this way that the section 7a with a plurality of cylindrical or spherical buoyancy bodies is provided, which are perforated centrally and are lined up on section 7a. Alternatively, a rod-shaped buoyancy body with a central through hole section 7a. Furthermore, the training of or the buoyancy body 23 made so that they are free of interference in the Mast 2 can be retracted. The buoyancy of each buoyancy body 23 is set so that section 7a of the coupling means 7 sets substantially horizontally when the submarine is in Drive is located, so that the floating unit 4 has a stabilized vertical position occupies.

Ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Mastvorrichtung ist in Fig. 9 gezeigt und allgemein mit 25 bezeichnet. Dieses Ausführungsbeispiel ist gegenüber dem Ausführungsbeispiel 1 vereinfacht ausgebildet. Die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 weist insgesamt eine zylindrische Form auf, deren unterer Bereich als Schwimmkörper 26 ausgebildet ist, während deren oberer Teil als wasserdichtes Gehäuse 27 ausgebildet, in welchem die vorerwähnten Informationsmittel 5 enthalten sind. Des weiteren ist in dem Mast 2 eine Winde 28 vorgesehen, auf welcher das biegsame Kopplungsmittel 7 aufgewickelt ist. Des weiteren ist auch in diesem Fall eine Kappungsvorrichtung 29 vorgesehen, die in dem Mast 2 angeordnet ist. Der Mast 2 ist in üblicher Weise mittels einer Kolben-Zylinder-Einheit 29 vertikal in der schachtförmigen Führungseinrichtung 3 verfahrbar, derart, dass der Mast 2 bis in seine obere Endstellung außerhalb des Turmes 9 des Unterseebootes gefahren werden kann.A second embodiment of the mast device according to the invention is shown in Fig. 9 and generally designated 25. This embodiment is simplified compared to embodiment 1. The floatable unit 4 has a cylindrical shape overall on, whose lower region is designed as a float 26, while the upper part of which is designed as a waterproof housing 27, in which the aforementioned information means 5 are included. Furthermore a winch 28 is provided in the mast 2, on which the flexible Coupling means 7 is wound. Furthermore, this is also In case a capping device 29 is provided, which is arranged in the mast 2 is. The mast 2 is in the usual way by means of a piston-cylinder unit 29 vertically movable in the shaft-shaped guide device 3, such that the mast 2 to its upper end position outside the Tower 9 of the submarine can be driven.

Der Mast 2 ist im Bereich seines Oberendes mit einer rohrförmigen Aufnahme 30 für die zylindrische, schwimmfähige Einheit 4 ausgebildet.The mast 2 is in the area of its upper end with a tubular receptacle 30 designed for the cylindrical, floatable unit 4.

In Fig. 9 ist ein Ausfahrvorgang für die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 der Mastvorrichtung 25 dargestellt. Fig. 9 A zeigt die Mastvorrichtung 25 einschließlich ihrer schwimmfähigen Einheit 4 in vollkommen eingezogenem Zustand. Der Mast 2 und/oder die schwimmende Einheit 4 stehen gegenüber der Oberkante 9a des Turmes 9 nicht nach oben vor. Fig. 9 B zeigt den Mast 2 in ausgefahrenem Zustand, derart, dass das Mastober-ende geringfügig gegenüber der Wasseroberfläche 6 vorsteht. In dieser Stellung des Mastes ist die schwimmfähige Einheit 4 teilweise ausgefahren, derart, dass sie sich mit ihrem Unterende noch in dem Mast 2 befindet. Auch in dieser Betriebsstellung der Einheit 4 können Informationen gesendet und empfangen werden. Die Beobachtungstauchtiefe des Unterseebootes ist in diesem Falle im Wesentlichen durch den ausgefahrenen Mast 2 bestimmt. Fig. 9 C zeigt den Fall, dass sich das Unterseeboot in einer gegenüber dem Fall nach Fig. 9 B wesentlich tieferen Beobachtungstauchtiefe befindet. In diesem Fall ist das Kopplungsmittel 7 von der Winde 28 weiter abgewickelt und ragt aus dem Oberende des Mastes 2 um die gewünschte Länge heraus, wobei die Einheit auf der Wasseroberfläche 6 in Vertikalerstellung schwimmt. Aus den Fig. 9 B und 9 C wird deutlich, dass die vorstehend beschriebene Mastvorrichtung sowohl in herkömmlicher Betriebsstellung (Fig. 9 B) und in einer Betriebsstellung bei erheblich größerer Beobachtungstauchtiefe des Unterseebootes (Fig. 9 C) verwendet werden kann. Beides gilt auch für das Ausführungsbeispiel 1 nach den Fig. 1 bis 8.In Fig. 9 is an extension process for the floatable unit 4 of the mast device 25 shown. 9A shows the mast device 25 inclusive their buoyant unit 4 in fully retracted Status. The mast 2 and / or the floating unit 4 are standing compared to the upper edge 9a of the tower 9 not upwards. Fig. 9 B shows the mast 2 in the extended state, such that the The top of the mast protrudes slightly from the water surface 6. In this position of the mast, the buoyant unit 4 is partially extended in such a way that it is still in with its lower end the mast 2 is located. Even in this operating position of the unit 4 can Information is sent and received. The observation depth of the submarine is essential in this case determined by the extended mast 2. Fig. 9C shows the case that the submarine in a compared to the case of Fig. 9 B essential deeper observation depth. In this case it is Coupling means 7 further unwound from the winch 28 and protrudes the top of the mast 2 by the desired length, whereby the unit floats on the water surface 6 in vertical position. 9B and 9C it is clear that the one described above Mast device both in the conventional operating position (Fig. 9 B) and in an operating position with a considerably greater depth of observation of the submarine (Fig. 9 C) can be used. Both apply also for the embodiment 1 according to FIGS. 1 to 8.

In beiden Ausführungsbeispielen 1 und 25 weist das Kopplungsmittel 7 eine Gesamtlänge auf, die im Wesentlichen der maximal gewünschten Beobachtungstauchtiefe des Unterseebootes entspricht.In both exemplary embodiments 1 and 25, the coupling means 7 a total length that is essentially the maximum desired Observation depth of the submarine corresponds.

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Mastvorrichtung für ein Unterseeboot, umfassend eine Führungseinrichtung, einen daran geführten, vertikal verfahrbaren Mast und am Mastoberende vorgesehene, mit dem Inneren des Unterseebootes in elektrischer Wirkverbindung stehende Informationsmittel zum Senden und Empfangen von Informationen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Informationsmittel (5) in einer am Mastoberende zu diesem verbindungsfrei gehaltenen, schwimmfähigen Einheit (4) angeordnet sind und dass die schwimmfähige Einheit (4) an einem biegsamen, nachlassbaren und einziehbaren Kopplungsmittel (7) von der Länge im Wesentlichen der maximal gewünschten Beobachtungstauchtiefe des Unterseebootes befestigt ist.Mast device for a submarine, comprising a guide device, a vertically movable mast guided thereon and information means for transmitting and receiving information, which is electrically operatively connected to the interior of the submarine and is provided on the top of the mast, characterized in that the information means (5) are arranged in an am Mast top end to this connection-free, floatable unit (4) are arranged and that the floatable unit (4) is attached to a flexible, detachable and retractable coupling means (7) of the length substantially the maximum desired depth of observation of the submarine. Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die schwimmfähige Einheit (4) mit Hilfe einer Sitzausbildung (13, 18, 19) im oberen Bereich des Mastes und mit Hilfe des Kopplungsmittels (7) positionssicher im Bereich des Mastoberendes gehalten ist.Mast device according to claim 1, characterized in that the floatable unit (4) is held securely in the area of the top of the mast by means of a seat formation (13, 18, 19) in the upper region of the mast and by means of the coupling means (7). Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mastoberende ein entfernbares Mastwandteil (20) zum erleichterten Freigeben und Wiederpositionieren der schwimmfähigen Einheit (4) vom bzw. am Mastoberende aufweist.Mast device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the top of the mast has a removable mast wall part (20) for easier releasing and repositioning of the floatable unit (4) from or at the top of the mast. Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mastwandteil (20) seitlich verschwenkbar ausgebildet ist.Mast device according to claim 3, characterized in that the mast wall part (20) is laterally pivotable. Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mastwandteil (20) mittels einer Kolben-Zylinder-Einheit (21) bewegbar ist. Mast device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the mast wall part (20) is movable by means of a piston-cylinder unit (21). Mastvorrichtung nach einen der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Winde (8) für das Nachlassen und Wiedereinziehen des biegsamen Kopplungsmittels (7) vorgesehen ist.Mast device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a winch (8) is provided for releasing and retracting the flexible coupling means (7). Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Winde (8) in dem Mast (2) oder außerhalb der Führungeinrichtung (3) des Mastes (2) vorgesehen ist.Mast device according to claim 6, characterized in that the winch (8) is provided in the mast (2) or outside the guide device (3) of the mast (2). Mastvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die schwimmfähige Einheit (4) einen länglichen, im Schwimmzustand vertikal stehenden Schwimmkörper (10) aufweist.Mast device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the floatable unit (4) has an elongated floating body (10) standing vertically in the swimming state. Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Oberende des Schwimmkörpers (10) eine Plattform (11) aufweist, die bei eingezogener Einheit (4) das Mastoberende verschließt und einen Durchgang (14) zum Aus- und Einfahren der Informationsmittel (5) aus dem bzw. in das Innere des Mastes (2)aufweist.Mast device according to claim 8, characterized in that the upper end of the floating body (10) has a platform (11) which, when the unit (4) is retracted, closes the top of the mast and a passage (14) for extending and retracting the information means (5) has or in the interior of the mast (2). Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Kappungseinrichtung (23) für das Kopplungsmittel (7) vorgesehen ist.Mast device according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a capping device (23) for the coupling means (7) is provided. Mastvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das biegsame Kopplungsmittel (7) in seinem an die schwimmfähige Einheit (4) angrenzenden Abschnitt (7a) mit wenigstens einem Auftriebsmittel (23) zum Stabilisieren der Vertikalstellung der schwimmenden Einheit bei fahrendem Unterseeboot versehen ist.Mast device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the flexible coupling means (7) in its section (7a) adjacent to the floatable unit (4) with at least one buoyancy means (23) for stabilizing the vertical position of the floating unit when the submarine is moving is provided. Mastvorrichtung nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Auftriebskörper (23) aus einem Hohlkörper oder aus einem auftriebsfähigen Vollkörper besteht. Mast device according to claim 11, characterized in that the buoyancy body (23) consists of a hollow body or a buoyant solid body. Mastvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schwimmkörper (10) der schwimmfähigen Einheit (4) strömungsgünstig ausgebildet ist.Mast device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the floating body (10) of the floatable unit (4) is aerodynamically designed. Mastvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das biegsame Kopplungsmittel (7) aus einem Drahtseil oder aus einem Kohlefaserseil besteht.Mast device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the flexible coupling means (7) consists of a wire rope or a carbon fiber rope. Mastvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kopplungsmittel (7) mit Signalleitungen für die Signalübertragung von bzw. zu den Informationsmitteln (5) der schwimmfähigen Einheit (4) kombiniert ist.Mast device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the coupling means (7) is combined with signal lines for the signal transmission from or to the information means (5) of the floatable unit (4). Mastvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Führungseinrichtung (3) in Form eines rohrförmigen Schachtes ausgebildet ist.Mast device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the guide device (3) is designed in the form of a tubular shaft.
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