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Autonomous underwater vehicle

US11214343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2017
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63G2008/004
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for sensing at a seabed is provided. The AUV is configured to be grounded in a stationary condition on the seabed. The AUV comprises a body (100), a sensing module configured to acquire data when the vehicle is grounded on the seabed, and a multiplane wing configuration (200) extending from the body. The multiplane wing may be a box wing.

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