System for the deployment of marine payloads
US10112686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2022/006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention involves a system for the release of low relief, self-orienting deployable payloads from a platform such as an underwater vehicle and a mechanism of passive buoyancy compensation of the vehicle. The system secures one or more payloads by a vacuum force without an additional mechanical restraining mechanism and deployment of a payload is accomplished by disengaging the vacuum hold to release the payload for its intended function. Once deployed, the payload may reorient itself to a functional orientation without additional assistance.
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