Underwater vehicle system and working method
US12208870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/265
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underwater vehicle system includes: a first underwater vehicle configured to perform work in water while moving in a predetermined proceeding direction; and a second underwater vehicle configured to replace the first underwater vehicle and perform work in water. When the second underwater vehicle replaces the first underwater vehicle, the second underwater vehicle approaches the first underwater vehicle based on a signal transmitted from the first underwater vehicle.
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