Faired towing cable
US12005998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/663
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A faired towing cable employed on a ship for towing a submersible body launched at sea is provided. The cable comprises a core and a fairing joined to the core. The fairing is profiled so as to reduce the hydrodynamic drag of the cable. The fairing comprises several leading edges and several trailing edges joined to the leading edges. One trailing edge is held directly on two adjacent leading edges.
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