公开(公告)号：US06634825B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US09870645

申请日：2001-06-01

Applicant: Samuel William Tolkoff ,  Leo Gurfinkel ,  Knut Streitlien

Inventor： Samuel William Tolkoff ,  Leo Gurfinkel ,  Knut Streitlien

IPC: F16L2308

CPC classification number: B63B7/04 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  F16B7/0413 ,  F16L23/10 ,  F42B19/005 ,  Y10T24/1441 ,  Y10T24/1443 ,  Y10T403/4614 ,  Y10T403/4617 ,  Y10T403/50

Abstract: An apparatus for joining cylindrical sections, including a semi-cylindrical profile section or member adapted to be coupled to a cylindrical section on an outer circumferential portion of the profile section or member and including an outer circumferential groove and an inner circumferential ridge; a ring-shaped compression ring or member coupled to the profile section or member and including a circumferential groove on an outer portion thereof and attachment fixtures or members on opposite sides thereof; and a pair of semi-cylindrical tension bands or members forming a ring shape and each including a pair of inner circumferential ridges and attachment fixtures or members on end portions thereof. The circumferential ridge of the profile section or member couples to the circumferential groove of the compression ring or member. One of the circumferential ridges of one of the tension bands or members couples to respective of the circumferential groove of the profile section or member. The attachment fixtures or members of the tension bands or members couple to respective ones of the attachment fixtures or members of the compression ring or member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接合圆柱形部分的装置，包括半圆柱形轮廓部分或适于联接到轮廓部分或部件的外圆周部分上的圆柱形部分并且包括外圆周凹槽和内周脊的部件; 耦合到轮廓部分或构件的环形压缩环或构件，并且在其外部部分上包括周向凹槽，并且在其相对侧上具有附接固定装置或构件; 以及形成环形的一对半圆柱形张力带或构件，并且每个包括一对内周脊和附接固定件或其端部上的构件。 轮廓部分或部件的周向脊连接到压缩环或构件的周向槽。 张力带或构件中的一个的圆周脊之一与轮廓部分或构件的周向槽相对。 张紧带或构件的附接固定件或构件联接到相应的附接固定装置或压缩环或构件的构件。

公开(公告)号：US20020040783A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-11

申请号：US09921026

申请日：2001-08-02

Inventor： Thomas H. Zimmerman ,  John A. Kerr ,  Alan R. Christie

IPC: E21B041/04

CPC classification number: E21B47/12 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  E21B19/146 ,  E21B23/08 ,  E21B33/076 ,  E21B41/04 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/0001 ,  E21B47/06

Abstract: A system that is usable with subsea wells that extend beneath a sea floor includes a station that is located on the sea floor and an underwater vehicle. The underwater vehicle is housed in the station and is adapted to service at least one of the subsea wells.

Abstract translation: 可用于在海底下延伸的海底井的系统包括位于海底和水下航行器上的站。 水下航行器被安置在车站内，并适用于至少一个海底井。

公开(公告)号：US1181339A

公开(公告)日：1916-05-02

申请号：US4721315

申请日：1915-08-25

Applicant: NORFOLK WILLIAM H

Inventor： NORFOLK WILLIAM H

CPC classification number: B63G9/04 ,  B63G2008/004

公开(公告)号：US20240343364A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18580459

申请日：2022-07-21

Applicant: SAIPEM S.P.A.

Inventor： Paolo Bonel ,  Diego Lazzarin ,  Giovanni Massari ,  Paolo Vielmo

IPC: B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/005

Abstract: A system for handling operations in a body of water has an unmanned floating vehicle configured to perform first activities from a surface of the body of water; at least one intervention/inspection device configured to perform second activities in/on the body of water; a first control module, configured to control the performance of the first activities according to first acquired data; a second control module, configured to control the performance of the second activities according to second acquired data; and a mission control unit in communication with the first and the second control module and configured to assign respective first activities to the first control module and respective second activities to the second control module according to a mission prediction model and to control the performance of the first and second activities assigned in combination.

公开(公告)号：US12110086B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US17508575

申请日：2021-10-22

Applicant: Aqua Satellite, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Alan Eustace

IPC: B63G8/39 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/04 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01S7/00 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H02J7/35

CPC classification number: B63G8/39 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/04 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B64D1/02 ,  G01C21/3807 ,  G01C21/3841 ,  G01S7/003 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G05D1/0875 ,  H02J7/35 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: A method for surveying a body of water includes providing a plurality of vehicles to a body of water. Each the plurality of vehicles includes a vehicle body, an electric-propulsion motor system mounted on the vehicle body, a rechargeable battery, at least one sonar device attached to the vehicle body, and a first communication device. The method also includes submerging each of the plurality of vehicles in the body of water, surveying an area, using the at least one sonar device, to map the body of water and to determine a location of each of the plurality of vehicles, and determining, based on the surveying, that a target object is detected within the area. The method also includes resurfacing each of the plurality of vehicles and transferring data, using the first communication device, between at least two of the plurality of vehicles at the surface of the body of water.

公开(公告)号：US20240317372A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18679674

申请日：2024-05-31

Applicant: ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： WILLIAM TIMOTHY LEBO ,  Timothy George Raymond ,  John Joseph Fisher Junior ,  Jeffrey Alan Wylie ,  Hayden Allen Henderson ,  Samuel John Russo ,  Jerrold Sgobbo ,  Noah Michael Bracci ,  James Gabriel Buescher ,  Izirlei Guimaraes Filho ,  Edward Anthony Celkis

IPC: B63G8/04 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29L31/30 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/08

CPC classification number: B63G8/04 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29L2031/3073 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide an underwater vehicle includes a vehicle body having a frame enclosed by a fairing. The vehicle body extends between a proximal end and a distal end and defining an interior. A nose is disposed at the proximal end of the vehicle body. The nose has a tow system configured to move between a tow position and a stow position. A propulsion system is disposed at the distal end of the vehicle body. The propulsion system includes a plurality of control fins and a thruster. A power distribution system is housed in the interior of the vehicle body. The power distribution system includes a first power system housed in a first pressure vessel and a second power system housed in a second pressure vessel. The first pressure vessel is isolated from the second pressure vessel.

公开(公告)号：US20240253753A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18427110

申请日：2024-01-30

Applicant: PXGEO UK Limited

Inventor： Martin John Hartland ,  Nishan Ragoonanan ,  Ian Roberts

IPC: B63C7/16 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B63B35/40 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/38

CPC classification number: B63C7/16 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B63B35/40 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/38 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/008

Abstract: A system and method for deploying and retrieving a plurality of ocean bottom seismic nodes to and from the seabed. An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is coupled to a node skid that is configured to handle the nodes. The AUV and coupled skid is lowered to and raised from the seabed and a surface vessel in a garage or basket. The skid may have a variable buoyancy system (VBS) formed of a plurality of pipes and a positive displacement pump, such that the VBS is configured to automatically control a buoyancy of the skid. The AUV and/or skid has a plurality of cameras for optical 3D stereo photogrammetry for identification, deployment, and retrieval of the nodes. Also disclosed is a method for retrieving a dead AUV from the ocean bottom by utilizing a garage and an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).

公开(公告)号：US12032373B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17027682

申请日：2020-09-21

Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor： Ross Anthony Eldred ,  Jonathan Lussier

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B63B79/15 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  B63B79/15 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  G05D1/048 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: The invention relates to an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The AUV includes a frame and tunnel thrusters for propelling and orientating the AUV, where the tunnel thrusters have inlets and outlets, each of outlets being directed in a different orientation, and are mounted to the frame. The AUV further includes fasteners for connecting the frame to a hull, where the fasteners have an orientation that is substantially parallel to the tunnel thrusters. The hull has a substantially spherical shape and further includes (1) a bottom plate with inlet openings, (2) a top plate with outlet openings, where the top plate and the bottom plate are affixed to the fasteners and hold plate rings of the hull in place, and (3) each of the plate rings that further includes a corresponding retention ring and corresponding central plates.

公开(公告)号：US20240199182A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18555489

申请日：2022-04-28

Applicant: University of Massachusetts

Inventor： Patrick R. Pasteris

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/22

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: A lightweight, efficient, autonomous sub-surface water data profiler (10) that can be easily programmed and deployed to collect sample data at a variety of water depths is disclosed. The profiler is a unique, simple-to-use, low-cost design with a low-cost depth control system that allows several dive/surface trips, an Android graphical interface for Bluetooth programming and a deployable antenna for retrieval after completing its mission. The collected data is achieved using an open-source Android interface and Bluetooth programming using Android and longer-range radio communications with a deployable antenna. The profiler is usable by anyone with a deep pond, lake, ocean or even a pool that they would like to monitor.

公开(公告)号：US20240166312A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18517141

申请日：2023-11-22

Applicant: Rabih Masri

Inventor： Rabih Masri

IPC: B63B39/02 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/18

CPC classification number: B63B39/02 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/18 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: The invention is an autonomous unmanned underwater and sailing vehicle (AUUSV). The vehicle is operable as an underwater glider and a surface sailing vehicle and a method therefor is disclosed herein. The vehicle features a body with a hull and two fins attached to a rotating component. These fins extend laterally and outwardly from the hull, with opposite top and bottom surfaces, and can pivot relative to the body. An actuator within the rotating component independently adjusts each fin's angle. Ballast weights inside the fins alter the vehicle's roll angle in underwater mode or provide stability in surface mode. The body houses a compartment for containing at least one other vehicle or system, complete with an opening and a receiving and launching element. A variable-buoyancy propulsion system, carried by the body, enables the vehicle to alternately descend and ascend in water.