Underwater marine growth brushing mechanism with passive self-adjust for curved surfaces
US10342326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B17/0034
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleaning device that passively self-adjusts to improve biofoul removal across curved, non-uniform, or irregular underwater surfaces. The cleaning device includes a motor, one or more shafts coupled to the motor and coupled to one another via at least one universal joint, and a cleaning mechanism for removing biofoul from the target surface. The cleaning device includes an alignment mechanism that restricts the cleaning mechanism's movement to improve biofoul removal. The alignment mechanism can include bearings, spring components, dampening material, adhesion components, floatation objects, or a combination thereof.
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