公开(公告)号：US20240174334A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18521138

申请日：2023-11-28

Applicant: Impossible Metals Inc.

Inventor： Jason Gillham ,  Joëlle Rennick

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63B27/16

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B27/16 ,  B63B2027/165 ,  B63G2008/002

Abstract: A launch and recovery system is presented, the system includes a launch system with an A-frame crane operable to lower an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) from the deck level of a ship to the sea level below the deck level. The system further includes a recovery system configured to collect the AUV from just below or at the sea level, the recovery system includes a weight-bearing lifting crane, one or more stabilizing arms, and a funnel. Additionally, the system includes a recovery pad and trolley system configured to receive the AUV from the recovery system, and a rail system with a network of rails configured to accept a trolley with the AUV from the recovery pad and trolley system.