FAST LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20240174334A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-30

    申请号:US18521138

    申请日:2023-11-28

    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.

    MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS COMPRISING A SURFACE VESSEL AND A SUBMERSIBLE DEVICE

    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

    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.

    Marine Lifting Apparatus
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170369136A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-28

    申请号:US15645304

    申请日:2017-07-10

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    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.

    Marine lifting apparatus
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09701376B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-11

    申请号:US14629696

    申请日:2015-02-24

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    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.

    Inflatable launch and recovery system
    10.
    发明授权
    Inflatable launch and recovery system 有权
    充气发射和恢复系统

    公开(公告)号:US09340262B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US14447698

    申请日:2014-07-31

    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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