Objective:
The objectives of this project are to:
- Design, fabricate, install, and test latch adjustment mechanisms for four DSSM latches
- Develop inspection procedures to obtain evidence for maintenance and replacement actions
- Document results
Summary:
The scope of this work includes the design, fabrication, and testing of a latch adjustment mechanism that will achieve optimum latch grip using existing Deck Simulating Shock Machine (DSSM) spring trays and provide inspection procedures to obtain objective quality evidence for latch maintenance and replacement actions. The design of the latch adjustment will build from the concept design and data acquired during the 2023/24 NSRP panel project titled “Performance Improvement for 25Hz DSSM Spring Tray.” Objective quality evidence will indicate maintenance and replacement of latch parts to ensure DSSM target frequencies remain as high as can be achieved with the 25Hz spring tray to support testing of LDCID mounted items.
Key Deliverables / Benefits:
This project will be presented at NSRP Panel Meetings and will present the results from the project within a Final Report.
Point of Contact:
Michael Talley | HII- Newport News Shipbuilding | Michael.talley@hii-nns.com
Overview
Project Team:
- Huntington Ingalls – Newport News Shipbuilding
- Element
- NAVSEA 05P1
2025
NSRP ASE Investment: $187K
