Underwater power supply system
US11239669B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underwater power supply system includes: a working apparatus arranged underwater with at least one power receiving pad; a first battery unit detachably attached to the apparatus with a power supplying pad and battery, the pad configured to supply electric power to the power receiving pad in a non-contact state, the battery electrically connected to the power supplying pad; and an underwater sailing body configured to shuttle between the apparatus and a surface ship or an underwater station suspended from the surface ship, the body configured to carry a second battery unit to the apparatus, detach the first battery unit from the apparatus, and attach the second battery unit to the apparatus, the second battery unit including a power supplying pad and battery, the pad configured to supply the electric power to the power receiving pad in a non-contact state, the battery electrically connected to the power supplying pad.
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