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1.发明申请ITEM STORAGE, DISPENSING, AND RECEIVING SYSTEM, APPARATUS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS 有权项目存储，分配和接收系统，装置，方法和应用公开(公告)号：US20160009491A1
公开(公告)日：2016-01-14
申请号：US14772859
申请日：2014-03-06
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell , Larry E. Berges
IPC: B65G1/04
CPC classification number: B65G1/0471 , B65G1/02 , B65G1/026 , B65G1/0464
Abstract: An item storage, dispensing, and receiving apparatus includes a frame assembly having a height and length, including at least one section thereof having two opposing side wall sections, wherein each opposing side wall section includes vertically spaced rails disposed on an inner surface thereof such that each rail on a respective side wall section is located opposite a corresponding rail on the opposing side wall section, further wherein the at least one section has an open space fully extending between the vertically spaced rails between the two opposing side wall sections over the height and length, and a conveyance mechanism located within the open space along at least a portion of the length, wherein the conveyance mechanism is movable in a vertical direction in the open space along the height. A method for moving an item in a tiered, spaced relation involves the steps of vertically moving an item conveyance mechanism from a position below a lowest tiered item until it engages the item or from a position above a highest tiered item until it engages the item, and horizontally conveying the engaged item to a location different than the horizontal engagement location of the item.
Abstract translation: 物品存储，分配和接收装置包括具有高度和长度的框架组件，其包括其至少一个部分，其具有两个相对的侧壁部分，其中每个相对的侧壁部分包括设置在其内表面上的垂直间隔开的轨道，使得 相应的侧壁部分上的每个轨道与相对的侧壁部分上的对应的轨道相对地定位，其中，所述至少一个部分具有在高度之间的两个相对的侧壁部分之间的垂直间隔开的轨道之间完全延伸的开放空间， 长度，以及沿所述长度的至少一部分位于所述开放空间内的输送机构，其中所述输送机构能够沿着所述高度在所述开放空间中沿垂直方向移动。 用于以分层间隔的关系移动物品的方法涉及将物品输送机构从最低分层物品下方的位置垂直移动到其接合物品或从最高分层物品上方的位置直到其接合该物品的步骤， 并且将所接合的物品水平地输送到与物品的水平接合位置不同的位置。
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公开(公告)号：US20150266704A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-24
申请号：US14436105
申请日：2013-10-16
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell
Abstract: A payload control apparatus includes a spring-line a spring line actuating mechanism, a spring line flying sheave over which a load line can pass, and a spring line, wherein the spring line flying sheave can move into a position either where the flying sheave is spaced from and in non-contact with or contacting but non-path-altering in relation to the load line, further wherein the spring-line flying sheave can be moved into another position such that the flying sheave engages the load-line and alters its path length. Thus, when a marine surface vessel falls in a heave event that would otherwise cause the payload at the end of the load line to fall as well, the flying sheave will move to increase the path length causing a shortening of the path length, thereby preventing the payload from falling.
Abstract translation: 有效载荷控制装置包括弹簧线，弹簧线致动机构，弹簧线飞行滑轮，负载线可穿过该弹簧线，以及弹簧线，其中弹簧线飞轮可以移动到飞轮的哪个位置， 与负载线相接触或不接触而不是路径改变，其中弹簧线滑轮可以移动到另一位置，使得飞轮与负载线接合并改变其 路径长度。 因此，当海洋表面容器落入否则会使负载线端部的载荷下降的起伏事件时，飞轮将移动以增加路径长度，从而缩短路径长度，从而防止 有效载荷从下降。
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公开(公告)号：US09873494B2
公开(公告)日：2018-01-23
申请号：US14774766
申请日：2014-03-07
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell
IPC: B63B21/24 , B63B21/26 , B63B21/50 , B63G8/00 , B63G8/08 , B63G8/14 , B63G8/20 , B63B21/22 , B63B22/18 , B63B22/00
CPC classification number: B63G8/001 , B63B21/227 , B63B22/18 , B63B2022/006 , B63B2205/02 , B63B2211/02 , B63G8/08 , B63G8/14 , B63G8/20 , B63G2008/004
Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) including a deployable anchor and a method for operating an AUV having a deployable anchor in a hover mode.
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公开(公告)号：US09694974B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-04
申请号：US14772859
申请日：2014-03-06
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell , Larry E. Berges
CPC classification number: B65G1/0471 , B65G1/02 , B65G1/026 , B65G1/0464
Abstract: An item storage, dispensing, and receiving apparatus includes a frame assembly having a height and length, including at least one section thereof having two opposing side wall sections, wherein each opposing side wall section includes vertically spaced rails disposed on an inner surface thereof such that each rail on a respective side wall section is located opposite a corresponding rail on the opposing side wall section, further wherein the at least one section has an open space fully extending between the vertically spaced rails between the two opposing side wall sections over the height and length, and a conveyance mechanism located within the open space along at least a portion of the length, wherein the conveyance mechanism is movable in a vertical direction in the open space along the height. A method for moving an item in a tiered, spaced relation involves the steps of vertically moving an item conveyance mechanism from a position below a lowest tiered item until it engages the item or from a position above a highest tiered item until it engages the item, and horizontally conveying the engaged item to a location different than the horizontal engagement location of the item.
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公开(公告)号：US20160016649A1
公开(公告)日：2016-01-21
申请号：US14774766
申请日：2014-03-07
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell
CPC classification number: B63G8/001 , B63B21/227 , B63B22/18 , B63B2022/006 , B63B2205/02 , B63B2211/02 , B63G8/08 , B63G8/14 , B63G8/20 , B63G2008/004
Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) including a deployable anchor and a method for operating an AUV having a deployable anchor in a hover mode.
Abstract translation: 包括可展开锚的自主水下航行器（AUV）和用于以悬停模式操作具有可展开锚的AUV的方法。
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公开(公告)号：US09487280B2
公开(公告)日：2016-11-08
申请号：US14438689
申请日：2013-11-26
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell , Arne Tyler Schilling , William P. Klassen
CPC classification number: B63C11/00 , B63B27/00 , B63C1/12 , B63C11/34 , B63C11/40 , B63G8/001 , B63G2008/005 , B63G2008/008
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to operationally link (couple/decouple) a plurality of relatively massive, complimentary payload platforms (i.e., suspended machinery and ROV) at relatively deep working depths in an unstable marine environment (water column) while the payload platforms are in-transit. An apparatus includes a suspended machinery, an ROV, a capture collar, an extendable/retractable harpoon, and actuating machinery to controllably effect extension and retraction thereof. A method includes providing an in-transit suspended machinery having a capture collar, providing an in-transit ROV having an extendable/retractable harpoon, approaching the in-transit suspended machinery with the ROV, maneuvering the ROV so as to bring an end of the partially extended harpoon into aligned proximity with the capture collar, and further extending the harpoon so that it securely engages the capture collar.
Abstract translation: 在有效载荷平台过境时，在不稳定的海洋环境（水柱）中相对较深的工作深度，操作性地连接（耦合/解耦）多个相对较大的免费有效载荷平台（即悬挂的机器和ROV）的装置和方法 。 一种装置包括一个悬挂的机器，一个ROV，一个捕获套环，一个可伸缩的鱼叉，以及可控制地实现其伸缩的致动机构。 一种方法包括提供具有捕获环的过境悬挂机械，提供具有可伸缩/可伸缩叉车的在运ROV，使其与ROV接近在行悬挂的机器，操纵ROV，以便使 部分延伸的鱼叉与捕获套环对齐，并进一步延伸鱼叉，使其牢固地接合捕获环。
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公开(公告)号：US20160195627A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-07
申请号：US14652262
申请日：2013-12-10
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell
CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 , B63B27/18 , B63B27/30 , B63B2027/165 , B63C11/52 , B63G2008/007
Abstract: Machinery and methods are described whereby a free flying, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can safely capture and take on board lightly managed seismic sensor devices (payload) while they are in-transit via a surface vessel in a (deep) water column. ROV payload can be replenished without the need for the ROV to return to the surface vessel to receive additional payload and to do so without the need for heavy launch and recovery machinery. The reverse process of returning payload from the ROV to the surface vessel is also disclosed.
Abstract translation: 描述了机器和方法，其中，自由飞行的远程操作的车辆（ROV）可以在它们通过（深）水柱中的表面容器运输时，安全地捕获并携带轻型地管理的地震传感器装置（有效载荷）。 可以补充ROV有效载荷，而不需要ROV返回到水面船只以接收额外的有效载荷，并且不需要重型发射和回收机械。 还公开了从ROV返回有效载荷到地面船的相反过程。
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公开(公告)号：US20150239538A1
公开(公告)日：2015-08-27
申请号：US14708554
申请日：2015-05-11
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell
CPC classification number: B63C11/00 , B63B27/00 , B63C1/12 , B63C11/34 , B63C11/40 , B63G8/001 , B63G2008/005 , B63G2008/008
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to operationally link (couple/decouple) a plurality of relatively massive, complimentary payload platforms (i.e., suspended machinery and ROV) at relatively deep working depths in an unstable marine environment (water column) while the payload platforms are in-transit. An apparatus includes a suspended machinery, an ROV, a capture collar, an extendable/retractable harpoon, and actuating machinery to controllably effect extension and retraction thereof. A method includes providing an in-transit suspended machinery having a capture collar, providing an in-transit ROV having an extendable/retractable harpoon, approaching the in-transit suspended machinery with the ROV, maneuvering the ROV so as to bring an end of the partially extended harpoon into aligned proximity with the capture collar, and further extending the harpoon so that it securely engages the capture collar.
Abstract translation: 在有效载荷平台过境时，在不稳定的海洋环境（水柱）中相对较深的工作深度，操作性地连接（耦合/解耦）多个相对较大的免费有效载荷平台（即悬挂的机器和ROV）的装置和方法 。 一种装置包括一个悬挂的机器，一个ROV，一个捕获套环，一个可伸缩的鱼叉，以及可控制地实现其伸缩的致动机构。 一种方法包括提供具有捕获环的过境悬挂机械，提供具有可伸缩/可伸缩叉车的在运ROV，使其与ROV接近在行悬挂的机器，操纵ROV，以便使 部分延伸的鱼叉与捕获套环对齐，并进一步延伸鱼叉，使其牢固地接合捕获环。
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公开(公告)号：US09834417B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-05
申请号：US14436105
申请日：2013-10-16
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell
Abstract: A payload control apparatus includes a spring-line a spring line actuating mechanism, a spring line flying sheave over which a load line can pass, and a spring line, wherein the spring line flying sheave can move into a position either where the flying sheave is spaced from and in non-contact with or contacting but non-path-altering in relation to the load line, further wherein the spring-line flying sheave can be moved into another position such that the flying sheave engages the load-line and alters its path length. Thus, when a marine surface vessel falls in a heave event that would otherwise cause the payload at the end of the load line to fall as well, the flying sheave will move to increase the path length causing a shortening of the path length, thereby preventing the payload from falling.
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公开(公告)号：US09753169B2
公开(公告)日：2017-09-05
申请号：US14652262
申请日：2013-12-10
Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Inventor： Stephen W. Jewell
CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 , B63B27/18 , B63B27/30 , B63B2027/165 , B63C11/52 , B63G2008/007
Abstract: Machinery and methods are described whereby a free flying, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can safely capture and take on board lightly managed seismic sensor devices (payload) while they are in-transit via a surface vessel in a (deep) water column. ROV payload can be replenished without the need for the ROV to return to the surface vessel to receive additional payload and to do so without the need for heavy launch and recovery machinery. The reverse process of returning payload from the ROV to the surface vessel is also disclosed.
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