公开(公告)号：US20050160959A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10766251

申请日：2004-01-28

申请人： Joop Roodenburg ,  Jacobus Hoogewerff

发明人： Joop Roodenburg ,  Jacobus Hoogewerff

IPC分类号： B63B27/16 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B63B35/44

CPC分类号： B63B27/36 ,  B63C11/42

摘要： The method for lowering an object to an underwater installation site, wherein a submersible remotely operated vehicle (ROV) having at least one thruster for providing lateral thrust is interconnectable to an object, entails providing a vessel, having a winch and suspension cable; interconnecting and lowering the object and ROV towards the underwater installation site using a suspension cable, providing at least one anchor near the installation site; interconnecting each anchor and ROV with a positioning wire, while the ROV and object are suspended in the holding position; tensioning and adjusting the length of each positioning wire such that the interconnected ROV and object are positioned with respect to the installation site; and further lowering interconnected object and ROV, which are positioned by at least one positioning wire onto the installation site while keeping the interconnected object and ROV suspended from a suspension cable.

摘要翻译： 用于将物体降低到水下安装地点的方法，其中具有至少一个用于提供横向推力的推进器的潜水遥控车辆（ROV）可与物体相互连接，需要提供具有绞盘和吊索的船舶; 使用悬挂电缆将物体和ROV互连和降低到水下安装地点，在安装地点附近提供至少一个锚杆; 每个锚和ROV与定位线互连，而ROV和物体悬挂在保持位置; 张紧和调整每个定位线的长度，使得互连的ROV和物体相对于安装地点定位; 并且将互连物体和ROV进一步降低，其将至少一个定位线定位在安装地点上，同时保持互连的物体和ROV悬挂在悬挂缆索上。

公开(公告)号：US20050016430A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10923999

申请日：2004-08-23

申请人： Miguel Cardoza ,  Sarah Benedict ,  Anne Mayoral ,  Matthew Bennett ,  J. Clark Hughes ,  Donald Tucker

发明人： Miguel Cardoza ,  Sarah Benedict ,  Anne Mayoral ,  Matthew Bennett ,  J. Clark Hughes ,  Donald Tucker

IPC分类号： B63B35/00 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B63H21/21

CPC分类号： B63B22/18 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63C11/42

摘要： An autonomous surface watercraft is disclosed. The watercraft may include a control module, a communications module, a power management module, a differential thrust propulsion system, and a navigation module. One or more sensors may be provided internal to the watercraft and/or coupled to a sensor module coupling point on the watercraft. An operator may provide the watercraft with mission parameters such as but not limited to station point(s), a sensing location or area, a sensing duration, and/or a sensing time. The watercraft may determine a course heading to reach a station point or sensing area. The control module may control the propulsion system to reach the station point and for station keeping. The watercraft may gather sensor data. The sensor data may be analyzed, filtered, stored in memory and/or transmitted to a control center. The control center may receive real-time data from a plurality of such watercraft.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种自主表面船只。 船舶可以包括控制模块，通信模块，电源管理模块，差分推力推进系统和导航模块。 一个或多个传感器可以设置在船舶内部和/或耦合到船舶上的传感器模块联接点。 操作员可以向船舶提供任务参数，例如但不限于站点，感测位置或区域，感测持续时间和/或感测时间。 船只可以确定到达站点或感测区域的航向。 控制模块可以控制推进系统到达站点和站保持。 船只可能会收集传感器数据。 传感器数据可以被分析，过滤，存储在存储器中和/或传送到控制中心。 控制中心可以从多个这样的船舶接收实时数据。

公开(公告)号：US06837759B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10363953

申请日：2001-09-06

申请人： Hector Filippus Alexander Van-Drentham Susman

发明人： Hector Filippus Alexander Van-Drentham Susman

IPC分类号： B63C11/42 ,  B63G8/08 ,  F01K15/04 ,  F01K21/04 ,  F02B43/10 ,  B63H11/14

CPC分类号： B63C11/42 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/105 ,  F01K15/04 ,  F01K21/047 ,  F02B43/10 ,  Y02T10/32 ,  Y02T70/5209 ,  Y02T90/46

摘要： The present invention provides a self-contained propulsion apparatus 1 suitable for a sub-sea ROV. The apparatus comprises: a reactor vessel 2 having at least one inlet 3, 4 and an exhaust 7; reservoirs 10, 11 for holding fuel and an oxidant material therefor, wherein the reaction products of said fuel and oxidant comprise steam; a remotely operable fuel and oxidant supply control device 12, 13; and a steam turbine 9 connected to the exhaust 7 so as to be driven by steam from the reactor vessel 2. The turbine 9 is drivingly connected 39 to a propulsion device 42 for propelling the ROV in use thereof. A degassing apparatus 17 is provided for substantially removing steam and any other gas phase reaction products, from the gas phase into the liquid and/or solid phase, downstream of the turbine 9.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种适用于海底ROV的独立式推进装置1。 该装置包括：具有至少一个入口3,4和排气口7的反应器容器2;用于容纳燃料的储存器10,11和用于其的氧化剂材料，其中所述燃料和氧化剂的反应产物包括蒸汽; 可远程操作的燃料和氧化剂供应控制装置12,13; 以及连接到排气口7以便由来自反应堆容器2的蒸汽驱动的蒸汽轮机9.涡轮机9驱动地连接到推进装置42，用于推动ROV的使用。 设置脱气装置17，用于从涡轮机9的下游的气相到液体和/或固相中基本上除去蒸汽和任何其它气相反应产物。

公开(公告)号：US5927904A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-27

申请号：US959931

申请日：1997-10-29

申请人： Johannes Jacobus Treu ,  Thomas M. Fulton ,  Francis Wade Abadie ,  Frederick Howard Culver

发明人： Johannes Jacobus Treu ,  Thomas M. Fulton ,  Francis Wade Abadie ,  Frederick Howard Culver

IPC分类号： B63B21/27 ,  B63C11/42 ,  E02D5/54 ,  E02D5/80 ,  E02D7/28

CPC分类号： E02D7/28 ,  B63B21/27 ,  B63C11/42 ,  E02D2200/1607 ,  E02D2250/0053 ,  E02D5/54 ,  E02D5/80

摘要： A pumpskid comprises a frame adapted for connection to a remotely operated vehicle for positioning thereby. A male connector mounted on the frame is adapted for engagement with the suction port on a suction anchor. Clamping apparatus is provided for securing the male connector in engagement with the suction port of the suction anchor and thereby clamping the pumpskid in engagement with the suction anchor. A pump mounted on the frame is connected in fluid communication with the male connector by piping sections which include a port open to the surrounding sea. Valves and valve actuators are provided for causing the pump to cause water flow out of or into the suction anchor, as required.

公开(公告)号：US4166462A

公开(公告)日：1979-09-04

申请号：US711815

申请日：1976-08-05

申请人： James M. Ellis

发明人： James M. Ellis

IPC分类号： B63C11/00 ,  B63C11/46 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63C11/42

CPC分类号： B63C11/46

摘要： The invention relates to a self-propelled shark-proof cage which is provided with at least one access opening and a propeller mounting frame having pivot means coupling it to the cage so that the propeller mounting frame is pivotal about two axes at right angles to each other, and the propeller mounting frame carries on it an air motor and a propeller. The frame is provided with buoyancy means so that it can be made to be of approximately the same gravity as sea-water, and the air motor is driven by compressed air so that the cage can be propelled through the water, thereby enabling abalone divers to collect abalone without fear of predators and, beacause of less exertion, for longer periods of time.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种具有至少一个进入开口和螺旋桨安装框架的自推进防鲨笼，其具有将其连接到保持架的枢转装置，使得螺旋桨安装框架围绕与每个的直角成两个轴线枢转 另一方面，螺旋桨安装框架上承载有一个气动马达和一个螺旋桨。 框架设有浮力装置，使其可以与海水大致相同的重力，并且空气马达由压缩空气驱动，使得笼可以通过水推进，从而使鲍鱼潜水员 收集鲍鱼，而不用害怕捕食者，并且在较长的时间内感受到较少的劳累。

公开(公告)号：US3938759A

公开(公告)日：1976-02-17

申请号：US498873

申请日：1974-08-19

申请人： Paul Bastide

发明人： Paul Bastide

IPC分类号： B63C11/42 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63H1/10 ,  B63H5/02 ,  B64C39/00

CPC分类号： B63G8/16 ,  B63H5/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B63H2005/025

摘要： An aircraft having a body on which is mounted an integrated lift, propulsion and steeing system inclusive of cycloidal propellers having horizontal axes of rotation capable of developing net thrust forces at any given angle in a vertical plane. Each propeller is externally driven and is formed with a circular array of blades at the periphery of a common rim and the blades can be turned to vary the angle of thrust by operation of a common control head.

摘要翻译： 具有主体的飞行器安装有包括具有能够在垂直平面中以任何给定角度产生净推力的水平旋转轴线的摆动螺旋桨的集成升降机，推进和引导系统。 每个螺旋桨是外部驱动的，并且在公共边缘的周边处形成有圆形的叶片阵列，并且可以通过操作公共控制头来转动叶片来改变推力角。

公开(公告)号：US3635183A

公开(公告)日：1972-01-18

申请号：US3635183D

申请日：1970-02-09

申请人： SPERRY RAND CORP

发明人： KEATINGE GERALD R

IPC分类号： B63C11/42 ,  B63G8/00

CPC分类号： B63C11/42

摘要： A remotely controlled submersible vehicle having a rigid truss framework suspended from a flotation sphere, three horizontally disposed members of the truss framework being arranged to form a triangular assembly about a vertically oriented center post affixed to the sphere. Thrusters affixed to the corners of the triangular assembly provide for translational and rotational control of the vehicle.

摘要翻译： 一种远程控制的潜水车辆，其具有从浮选球悬挂的刚性桁架框架，桁架框架的三个水平设置的构件被布置成围绕固定到球体的垂直定向的中心柱形成三角形组件。 固定在三角形组件角落的推进器提供车辆的平移和旋转控制。

公开(公告)号：US11292138B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-05

申请号：US17032923

申请日：2020-09-25

申请人： Saudi Arabian Oil Company

发明人： Sahejad Patel ,  Fadl Abdellatif ,  Hassane Trigui ,  Ali Outa ,  Abdullah Arab

IPC分类号： B25J15/00 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B9/023 ,  B63C11/52 ,  F16L1/26 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63H19/08 ,  F16H19/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B23K31/12 ,  B63G8/42 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G01N29/04 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B63C11/42 ,  E21B41/04 ,  F16H35/18 ,  F16H1/22 ,  F16L55/00 ,  B62D57/00 ,  F16H1/16 ,  F16H37/04

摘要： Systems and methods for securing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to a subsea structure during cleaning, maintenance, or inspection of the structure surface are provided. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a pair of grasping hooks that are raised and lowered when driven by a motorized drive. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a rigid holder having a mechanical stop and connected to a swing arm, the swing arm configured to rotate inward, but not outward beyond the mechanical stop. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a plurality of linked segments in series, each connected at a plurality of pivot points. A pair of wires passes through the plurality of linked segments and connects to a pair of pulleys that extend or retract the wires, thereby rotating the plurality of linked segments.

公开(公告)号：US11097428B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16810498

申请日：2020-03-05

申请人： Saudi Arabian Oil Company

发明人： Ammar Al Nahwi ,  Fadl Abdellatif ,  Ali Outa ,  Ihsan Al-Taie

IPC分类号： B25J15/00 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B9/023 ,  B63C11/52 ,  F16L1/26 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63H19/08 ,  F16H19/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B23K31/12 ,  B63G8/42 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G01N29/04 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B63C11/42 ,  E21B41/04 ,  F16H35/18 ,  F16H1/22 ,  F16L55/00 ,  B62D57/00 ,  F16H1/16 ,  F16H37/04

摘要： A system for underwater inspection including an inspection crawler are provided. The inspection crawler includes a housing having first and second sides, a power source, a controller, an inspection tool, at least two driving wheels, and a moveable center of gravity. A method for traversing a weld joint with the inspection crawler having a moving mass is also provided. In the method, the crawler is parked proximate to the joint, and the mass is slid along a slide rail to the second end of the crawler distal to the joint. The first end of the crawler is then propelled over the joint and the mass is slid to the center of the crawler. A center portion of the crawler is then propelled over the joint and the mass is slid to the first end of the crawler. The second end of the crawler is then propelled over the joint.

公开(公告)号：US10899422B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US16732715

申请日：2020-01-02

申请人： Terrence W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey E. Kline

发明人： Terrence W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey E. Kline

IPC分类号： B63B1/10 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B63B21/50

摘要： It is an object of the present invention to provide a means of constructing an Autonomous fully-Submersible Offshore Marine Platform (ASOMP) of considerable warfighting or commercial capability which is mobile and can autonomously transport to a hazardous operating area in a low-observable reduced vulnerability manner, fully submerge to avoid the military or environmental threat hazard, hibernate until needed, perform fully submerged mobility and mission operations, surface and provide Barge and SWATH surface ship mobility and mission operations, resubmerge if the hazardous threat appears and relocate to a new operating area. Another object of the present invention is to provide a fully autonomous and submersible low-cost “lily-pad” that surfaces when called and provides a main deck platform at appropriate freeboard and seakeeping motions to function as a refueling landing zone and pier to extend the range of aircraft and marine vehicles operating in a high-threat environment.