公开(公告)号：US09168989B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13530723

申请日：2012-06-22

Applicant: Sung Hoon Ahn ,  Hyung Jung Kim ,  Sung Hyuk Song ,  Min Woo Han ,  Gil Yong Lee

Inventor： Sung Hoon Ahn ,  Hyung Jung Kim ,  Sung Hyuk Song ,  Min Woo Han ,  Gil Yong Lee

IPC: B63H1/36 ,  H02N2/00 ,  B63G8/08 ,  H02N2/02 ,  B63H1/32 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63B35/00

CPC classification number: B63G8/08 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63B2231/28 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63H1/32 ,  B63H1/36 ,  H02N2/028

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater robot based on flapping comprising: an actuator including a smart material and directional material, wherein the smart material is changed in its shape according to an external signal, and the directional material restricts a deformation in a specific direction; a body connected with the actuator; and a controller which makes the actuator perform a first stroke in a direction, and a second stroke in another direction being different from that of the first stroke; wherein the actuator performs at least one deformation of bending and twisting according to position of the smart material and directionality of the directional material, and furthermore enables to simultaneously perform the smooth bending and twisting motion with the simple structure by adjusting the position of the smart material functioning as the active component, and the directionality of the directional material functioning as the passive component.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种基于拍打的水下机器人，其特征在于包括：具有智能材料和方向材料的致动器，其中所述智能材料根据外部信号改变其形状，并且所述方向材料限制特定方向的变形; 与致动器连接的主体; 以及控制器，其使得所述致动器沿另一方向执行与所述第一冲程不同的方向的第一冲程; 其中致动器根据智能材料的位置和定向材料的方向性执行弯曲和扭转的至少一个变形，此外，通过调整智能材料的位置，能够以简单的结构同时进行平滑的弯曲和扭曲运动 作为有源元件，定向材料的方向性作为被动元件。

公开(公告)号：US20150266576A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14484138

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: Sandia Corporation

Inventor： Clinton G. Hobbart ,  William D. Morse ,  Robert James Bickerstaff

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F5/02 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F5/006 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A MEUV that is able to navigate aerial, aquatic, and terrestrial environments through the use of different mission mobility attachments is disclosed. The attachments allow the MEUV to be deployed from the air or through the water prior to any terrestrial navigation. The mobility attachments can be removed or detached by and from the vehicle during a mission.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够通过使用不同的任务移动附件导航航空，水上和陆地环境的MEUV。 附件允许在任何地面导航之前从空中或通过水部署MEUV。 在任务期间，移动附件可以从车辆移除或拆卸。

公开(公告)号：US20150210369A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14682732

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: Saildrone, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Elliot Jenkins ,  Dylan Owens

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G8/38 ,  H02S40/38 ,  B63H9/08 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H25/38 ,  B63B1/10 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63H9/06

CPC classification number: B63H9/0607 ,  B63B1/10 ,  B63B1/12 ,  B63B1/125 ,  B63B9/02 ,  B63B43/00 ,  B63B43/02 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G8/28 ,  B63G8/38 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63H9/08 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H25/38 ,  B63H2009/0635 ,  B63H2009/082 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G05D1/0875 ,  H02S40/38

Abstract: An unmanned, autonomous, ocean-going vessel including a primary hull and a rigid wing rotationally coupled with the primary hull that freely rotates about a rotational axis. At least one of the primary hull and the rigid wing includes at least one selectively floodable compartment configured to selectively flood to submerge the primary hull and at least a portion of the rigid wing. The vessel further includes at least one controller configured to maintain a desired heading. The vessel further includes a control surface element configured to aerodynamically control a wing angle of the rigid wing based on a force exerted by wind on the control surface element. The vessel further includes a rudder. The at least one controller is further configured to determine a rudder position and generate a signal to position the rudder. The vessel further includes a keel coupled with the primary hull.

Abstract translation: 一种无人，自主的远洋船舶，其包括初级船体和与初级船体旋转耦合的刚性翼，其围绕旋转轴线自由旋转。 主船体和刚性翼板中的至少一个包括至少一个选择性地可洪水的舱室，其被构造成选择性地淹没主船体和刚体翼的至少一部分。 船舶还包括至少一个控制器，其配置成保持期望的航向。 容器还包括控制表面元件，其被配置为基于由风施加在控制表面元件上的力来空气动力地控制刚性翼的翼角。 该船还包括方向舵。 所述至少一个控制器还被配置成确定舵位置并产生用于定位舵的信号。 船舶还包括与初级船体连接的龙骨。

公开(公告)号：US09051036B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13997188

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: Jaehoon Kim ,  Youngjun Park ,  Jongho Eun ,  Jongung Choi ,  Jaeyong Lee ,  Sungmoon Joo ,  Hieyong Jeong ,  Donghun Lee

Inventor： Jaehoon Kim ,  Youngjun Park ,  Jongho Eun ,  Jongung Choi ,  Jaeyong Lee ,  Sungmoon Joo ,  Hieyong Jeong ,  Donghun Lee

IPC: B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B62D57/032 ,  B63B1/04 ,  B63G8/26

CPC classification number: B63G8/08 ,  B62D57/032 ,  B63B1/04 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G8/26 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/007

Abstract: Disclosed are an underwater moving apparatus and a moving method thereof. The underwater moving apparatus of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a body; a propelling device installed on a rear side of the body; a thruster unit including an up and down directional thruster and a left and right directional thruster installed at the body; and a plurality of leg units positioned at both side portions of the body and including a multi-joint module.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种水下移动装置及其移动方法。 本发明的示例性实施例的水下移动装置包括：主体; 安装在身体后侧的推进装置; 包括上下方向推进器和安装在车身上的左右方向推进器的推进器单元; 以及位于主体的两侧部分的多个腿单元，并且包括多关节模块。

公开(公告)号：US08875645B1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US14079352

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: Teledyne Webb Research

Inventor： Douglas C. Webb ,  Mark Belcher ,  Lawrence Bovie ,  Robert Correllus ,  Andrew Elskamp ,  Hugh E. Fargher ,  Thomas Patterson ,  Ernest Petzrick ,  David Pingal ,  Daniel Ryan ,  Andrew Sealey ,  Clyde Streeter ,  James Truman ,  William Wallace ,  Steven Arruda ,  Robert G. Melvin, II ,  Thomas W. Altshuler

IPC: G12B9/00 ,  G01C13/00 ,  B63G8/24

CPC classification number: B63G8/24 ,  B63B22/18 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  G01C13/00

Abstract: In various embodiments a variable buoyancy profiling float is disclosed. The variable buoyancy profiling float may comprise a spherical glass housing comprising a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere. The first and second hemispheres may be coupled by a partial vacuum within the spherical glass housing. A buoyancy system may be located at least partially within the spherical glass housing. The buoyancy system may be configured to provide variable buoyancy control to the variable buoyancy profiling float. A sensor bundle may be mounted to the spherical glass housing and may be configured to measure at least one environmental parameter.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，公开了可变浮力轮廓浮子。 可变浮力轮廓浮子可以包括包括第一半球和第二半球的球形玻璃壳体。 第一和第二半球可以通过球形玻璃外壳内的部分真空联接。 浮力系统可以至少部分地位于球形玻璃外壳内。 浮力系统可以被配置为向可变浮力轮廓浮子提供可变的浮力控制。 传感器束可以安装到球形玻璃外壳上，并且可以被配置成测量至少一个环境参数。

公开(公告)号：US20140301161A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US13969950

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA

Inventor： Thierry BRIZARD ,  David MAILLOTTE

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/24 ,  G01V1/02

CPC classification number: G01V1/3835 ,  B63B22/24 ,  B63B2203/00 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63B2213/02 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/24 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: A seismic survey system records seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The system includes at least two underwater bases and plural autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that carry appropriate seismic sensors. An AUV is housed by an underwater base and it is launched to a final destination from the underwater base. The AUV receives pinger signals from at least two underwater bases for correcting its trajectory toward the final destination.

Abstract translation: 地震勘测系统在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号。 该系统包括至少两个水下基座和携带适当的地震传感器的多个自主水下航行器（AUV）。 AUV由水下基地安置，并从水下基地发射到最终目的地。 AUV接收来自至少两个水下基座的呼号信号，用于纠正其向最终目的地的轨迹。

公开(公告)号：US20140272230A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14209911

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Hadal, Inc.

Inventor： Richard J. Rikoski ,  Jonathan Pompa ,  Robert S. Damus ,  Dylan Owens

IPC: B63B3/13 ,  B29C44/34

CPC classification number: B63B35/40 ,  B22D31/00 ,  B29C44/3415 ,  B63B3/13 ,  B63B27/16 ,  B63B27/36 ,  B63B2027/165 ,  B63B2035/405 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/39 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  F17C1/00 ,  G01S7/52004 ,  G01S15/02 ,  G01S15/104 ,  G01S15/107 ,  G01S15/588 ,  G01S15/60 ,  G01S15/8904 ,  H01M2/024 ,  H01M2/025 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49893 ,  Y10T29/49989 ,  Y10T29/5176 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/1376

Abstract: Systems and methods for adding buoyancy to an object are described herein. A buoyant material may be enclosed inside a flexible container, heated, and inserted into a free flooded cavity inside the object. The flexible container may then be formed to the shape of the cavity. After the flexible container is formed to the shape of the cavity, the flexible container may be cooled. The flexible container may hold a pre-determined amount of the syntactic material that provides a fixed amount of buoyancy. According to another aspect, systems and methods for packing a vehicle are described herein. In some embodiments, a buoyant material may be molded into the shape of a hull of a vehicle, and a plurality of cutouts may be extracted from the buoyant material which are specifically designed to incorporate one or more instruments.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于向对象添加浮力的系统和方法。 漂浮的材料可以封闭在柔性容器内部，被加热并插入物体内的自由淹水腔中。 然后可以将柔性容器形成为空腔的形状。 在柔性容器形成为空腔的形状之后，柔性容器可以被冷却。 柔性容器可以容纳预定量的提供固定量的浮力的句法材料。 根据另一方面，本文描述了用于包装车辆的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，浮力材料可以模制成车辆的船体形状，并且可以从专门设计成结合一个或多个仪器的浮力材料中提取多个切口。

公开(公告)号：US20140259863A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13840148

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Larry D. Martinez

Inventor： Larry D. Martinez

IPC: A01K99/00

CPC classification number: A01K91/02 ,  A01K97/00 ,  A63H23/00 ,  A63H23/04 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: A mechanized trolling device includes a flotation chamber, a power source and motor in a water-tight enclosed chamber, and a sheltered impeller. The device travels many times the distance that an angler can cast, and automatically shuts off after a set period of time. A fishing line attached to the device can be deployed so the angler can fish at the depth of the water where the device has travelled.

Abstract translation: 一种机械化拖钓装置包括一个浮选室，一个在水密封的室内的动力源和马达，以及一个遮蔽的叶轮。 该装置行进距离钓鱼者可以施放的距离的许多倍，并在一段时间后自动关闭。 连接在设备上的钓鱼线可以被部署，所以钓鱼者可以在设备行进的水深处钓鱼。

公开(公告)号：US20140251199A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14174123

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA

Inventor： Thierry BRIZARD

IPC: B63G8/39 ,  G01V1/24 ,  B63G8/08

CPC classification number: B63G8/39 ,  B63C11/42 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  G01V1/24 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3852

Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for recording seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a body having a head part and a tail part); a propulsion system for guiding the AUV to a final target on the ocean bottom; a jet pump group connected to the body and including plural jet pumps; a control device connected to the jet pumps; and a seismic sensor configured to record seismic signals. The jet pump group controls a steering of the AUV by generating water jets according to a given sequence.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号的自主水下航行器（AUV）。 AUV包括具有头部和尾部的主体）; 将AUV引导到海底的最终目标的推进系统; 连接到主体并包括多个喷射泵的喷射泵组; 连接到喷射泵的控制装置; 以及被配置为记录地震信号的地震传感器。 喷气泵组根据给定的顺序通过产生水射流来控制AUV的转向。

公开(公告)号：US20130298817A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13950700

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: William M. Hertel, III ,  SeaRobotics Corporation

Inventor： Kenneth W. Holappa ,  Donald T. Darling ,  William M. Hertel, III

IPC: B63B59/08

CPC classification number: B63B59/08 ,  B08B1/008 ,  B08B17/00 ,  B60B19/006 ,  B60Y2200/40 ,  B60Y2200/42 ,  B63B59/10 ,  B63B2231/30 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0248 ,  G05D1/0253 ,  G05D1/0255

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a chassis supporting a propulsion system for propelling the cleaning system across a surface. At least one sensor of a first type is coupled to the chassis, and a surface engagement mechanism is configured to maintain the cleaning system coupled to the surface as the propulsion system propels the cleaning system across the surface. A cleaning device is coupled to the chassis and configured to abrade the fouling from the surface, and a controller coupled to the chassis and in signal communication with the propulsion system and the first sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor of the first type and control the propulsion system in response to the signal.

Abstract translation: 清洁系统包括支撑用于推动清洁系统跨越表面的推进系统的底盘。 第一类型的至少一个传感器联接到底盘，并且表面接合机构构造成当推进系统推动清洁系统穿过表面时，保持与表面相连的清洁系统。 清洁装置联接到底盘并且构造成从表面磨损污垢，以及耦合到底盘并与推进系统和第一传感器信号通信的控制器。 控制器被配置为从第一类型的至少一个传感器接收信号，并且响应于该信号来控制推进系统。