Method and apparatus for positioning the center of mass on an unmanned underwater vehicle
US11541801B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2211/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A field configurable autonomous vehicle includes modular elements and attachable components. The vehicle can be assembled from these modular elements and components to meet desired mission and performance characteristics without the need to purchase specially designed vehicles for each mission. The vehicle can include a module that enables the vehicle to adjust the position of the center of mass to trim the vehicle for efficient operations or to alter the stability and control parameters of the vehicle.
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