Remote operated vehicles and/or autonomous underwater vehicles
US11912386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underwater ROV or AUV with 8 vectored thrusters that provides a high degree of dynamic stabilisation, 6-degrees of freedom, and a system to control an underwater ROV or AUV with single or multiple thruster failures. In addition, the ROV/AUV has a system to minimise silt disturbance when operating close to fine silt or sensitive environments.
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