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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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20190233071A1
公开(公告)日:2019-08-01
申请号:US16339640
申请日:2017-10-03
Applicant: IXBLUE
Inventor: Sébastien GRALL
CPC classification number: B63G8/001 , B63B23/48 , B63B2027/165 , B63B2205/06 , B63B2211/02 , B63B2241/20 , B63G2008/007 , B63G2008/008
Abstract: Disclosed is a measurement system for aquatic environments, including a surface vessel and a submersible device, the submersible device including a hull, propulsion, guide, and sensors for taking measurements. The submersible device can either be launched from the vessel in order to then maneuver underwater independently of the vessel during a remote deployment phase, or be stored in a vessel during a non-deployment phase, the vessel including at least one hull and propulsion and guide, the at least one hull of the vessel including a submerged portion located below a waterline. The submerged portion of the at least one hull of the vessel includes a recess designed to receive at least an upper portion of the hull of the submersible device when the latter is stored in the vessel, the recess being arranged entirely below the waterline so that the submersible device remains completely submerged during storage.
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公开(公告)号:US20190100291A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-04
申请号:US16086586
申请日:2017-03-21
Inventor: Aziz Amirali Merchant , Anis Altaf Hussain , Sreekala Kumar , Ankit Kumar Choudhary
CPC classification number: B63G8/001 , B63B27/16 , B63B2027/165 , B63C11/40 , B63G2008/007 , B63G2008/008
Abstract: This invention relates to a subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) hub. In particular, the invention relates to a subsea ROV hub comprising a plurality of compartments for housing and deploying a plurality of ROVs.
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公开(公告)号:US20180265113A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-20
申请号:US15861480
申请日:2018-01-03
Applicant: United States Government
Inventor: Ralph David Hooper , William A. Chambers , Jeffery Towns Gilchrist
CPC classification number: B60P3/1075 , A44B13/02 , B60P3/10 , B62B3/02 , B62B3/04 , B62B5/0438 , B62B5/067 , B62B2005/0471 , B62B2202/90 , B62B2301/04 , B63B21/54 , B63B21/60 , B63B2027/165 , B63G2008/002 , B66C1/36 , F16B45/02 , F16B45/025
Abstract: An unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) transport cart comprising: a wheeled frame including vertical posts, a front end, and a rear end; a UUV cradle adjustably clamped to the vertical posts such that the UUV cradle is vertically adjustable with respect to the frame; a U-shaped handle pivotally attached to the front end of the frame such that the U-shaped handle pivots up and down around a first axis, wherein the U-shaped handle includes a handle spring that acts between the U-shaped handle and the frame so as to bias the U-shaped handle toward an upward orientation; side handles pivotally attached to the UUV cradle such that the side handles pivot up and down around side axes that are perpendicular to the first axis; and a hand brake affixed to the U-shaped handle and configured to provide active brake control of the wheeled frame.
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公开(公告)号:US20180264986A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-20
申请号:US15851056
申请日:2017-12-21
Applicant: United States Government
Inventor: Ralph David Hooper , William A. Chambers
IPC: B60P3/10
CPC classification number: B60P3/1075 , A44B13/02 , B60P3/10 , B62B3/02 , B62B3/04 , B62B5/0438 , B62B5/067 , B62B2005/0471 , B62B2202/90 , B62B2301/04 , B63B21/54 , B63B21/60 , B63B2027/165 , B63G2008/002 , B66C1/36 , F16B45/02 , F16B45/025
Abstract: An apparatus for removing and/or installing a side guide of a trailer-mounted boat capture system for guiding a boat onto the trailer, the apparatus comprising: an outboard post pivotally attached to an upper support rail of the side guide; two inboard posts, each pivotally attached to the side guide proximal to where the side guide is attached to the trailer via first pins, wherein each inboard post includes a manual leveling jack; an attachment point on the side guide suitable for attaching a winch cable from a boat held in the boat capture system; and second pins attaching the side guide to the trailer such that when the first pins are removed the side guide is free to pivot around the second pins from an upright position towards a support surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20180105239A1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-19
申请号:US15837629
申请日:2017-12-11
Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.
Inventor: Antoine Lelaurin , Jonathan Grimsdale , Thierry Brizard
CPC classification number: B63G8/001 , B63B27/16 , B63B2027/165 , B63G2008/004 , B63G2008/008 , G01V1/3852
Abstract: A method for cycling autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that record seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The method includes deploying plural current AUVs on the ocean bottom; recording the seismic signals during the marine seismic survey with plural current AUVs; releasing from an underwater base a new AUV to replace a corresponding current AUV from the plural current AUVs; recovering the current AUV; and continuing to record the seismic signals with the new AUV.
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公开(公告)号:US20170369136A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-28
申请号:US15645304
申请日:2017-07-10
Applicant: Jon Khachaturian
Inventor: Jon Khachaturian
CPC classification number: B63C7/20 , B63B1/121 , B63B27/16 , B63B27/36 , B63B2001/123 , B63B2027/165
Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support.
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公开(公告)号:US09758224B2
公开(公告)日:2017-09-12
申请号:US14433949
申请日:2012-12-20
Applicant: Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
Inventor: Young-Sun Ryuh , Wooseok Choi , Sanghyo Lee , Gi Hun Yang , Kyoung Sik Kim
CPC classification number: B63G8/001 , B25J11/00 , B63B2027/165 , B63C11/52 , B63G2008/008 , Y10S901/01
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a docking station whereby an underwater robot can be maintained, repaired and managed all the time. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a docking station can be provided that may comprise: a receiving unit configured to receive an underwater robot therein and positioned under a surface of water; a maintenance unit provided on the receiving unit and positioned above the surface of the water; and a conveyor unit configured to convey the underwater robot from the receiving unit to the maintenance unit.
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公开(公告)号:US09701376B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-11
申请号:US14629696
申请日:2015-02-24
Applicant: Jon Khachaturian
Inventor: Jon Khachaturian
CPC classification number: B63C7/20 , B63B1/121 , B63B27/16 , B63B27/36 , B63B2001/123 , B63B2027/165
Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support.
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公开(公告)号:US09340262B1
公开(公告)日:2016-05-17
申请号:US14447698
申请日:2014-07-31
Inventor: Scott D Boyd , Paul V Cavallaro , Alyssa A Cosmo , Donald E Cressman , Robert F Cutler, III , Kurt M Czepizak , Richard E Dooley , Ryan F Galego , Michael J Kroger , Geoffrey R Moss , Joseph M Muhitch , David B Segala , Michael E Werbicki
CPC classification number: B63B27/16 , B63B27/143 , B63B2027/165
Abstract: An inflatable launch and recovery system for a towed body is provided. The system is containerized for ease of transport. A container houses a tow body, tow cable, a winch, winch controls, an inflatable ramp, deployment and retrieval equipment, power junctions and air line connections. Inflatable arch shaped tubes and spacer fabric form the ramp structure from which the tow body can be launched and recovered. The ramp can be ballasted to provide hydrodynamic stability and to provide sufficient system depth to accommodate retrieval of towed bodies operating below a liquid medium surface. Additional control can be achieved using inflatable or rigid fin elements or downward lifting surfaces. A rigid clamping fixture connects the ramp structure to the vessel. A snubber element dampens vibrations and transient tow loads.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于拖曳体的充气发射和恢复系统。 该系统集装箱化,便于运输。 一个集装箱容纳一个牵引车身,牵引电缆,绞盘,绞车控制,充气斜坡,部署和检索设备,动力接头和空气管路连接。 充气拱形管和间隔织物形成斜坡结构,从该结构可以发射和回收丝束体。 坡道可以压载以提供流体动力学稳定性并且提供足够的系统深度以适应在液体介质表面下方操作的拖曳体的回收。 使用充气或刚性鳍片元件或向下的提升表面可以实现附加控制。 刚性夹具将斜坡结构连接到容器。 缓冲元件抑制振动和瞬态丝束负载。
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