Autonomous underwater vehicle
US11964744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/004
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An AUV includes: an underwater vehicle main body configured to sail along an inspection object located in water or on the bottom of the water; an arm extending from the underwater vehicle main body; an inspection tool portion including a contact portion configured to contact the inspection object and an inspection device configured to inspect the inspection object; and a passive joint provided between the arm and the inspection tool portion and configured to allow passive rotation of the inspection tool portion relative to the arm about at least one axis.
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