Systems and methods for deploying hydroelectric energy systems
US12037093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2240/97
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for deploying a payload at a subaquatic deployment location includes submersing a submersible aquatic vehicle in a body of water. The submersible aquatic vehicle carries a payload. The method also includes driving the submersible aquatic vehicle to a deployment location under the body of water while the submersible aquatic vehicle carries the payload in a first position. The method additionally includes at the deployment location, moving the payload from the first position to a second position. The method further includes deploying the payload from the second position to a deployment position at the deployment location.
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