公开(公告)号：US20130068153A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13621803

申请日：2012-09-17

Applicant: Liquid Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine

IPC: B63G8/08

CPC classification number: B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/42 ,  B63H19/02 ,  Y02T70/59

Abstract: An Endurance Extension Module (EXM) for powering an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle. The EXM converts wave motion to locomotive thrust, towing the UUV from point to point or keeping it in place against an opposing current. The EXM may also supply the UUV with electricity for driving an electric motor or powering on-board electronics. The EXM can be refracted onto the UUV when not in use to minimize drag, or it can release the UUV as prologue to a subsequent rendezvous. The EXM-UUV combinations of this invention allow extended autonomous missions over wider territory for purposes such as surveying, monitoring conditions, or delivering cargo.

Abstract translation: 用于为无人水下车辆供电的耐力扩展模块（EXM）。 EXM将波动转换为机车推力，将UUV从点到点拖曳，或将其保持在相反的电流上。 EXM还可以为UUV供电以驱动电动机或为车载电子设备供电。 当不使用EXM可以折射到UUV上以最小化阻力，或者可以将UUV作为序言释放到随后的会合点。 本发明的EXM-UUV组合允许在更广泛的领域进行扩展的自主任务，例如测量，监测条件或运送货物。