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Remote unmanned work system (RUWS) electromechanical cable system

US4010619A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1976
Grant dateMar 8, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B7/045
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tethered underwater work system comprises a primary lift module attached o a support vehicle by means of a primary tether. A submarine work vehicle is removably attached to said primary lift module and connected thereto by means of a secondary tether. Additionally, the lift module contains electrical distribution systems to permit an extensive control and instrumentation linkage with the submarine work vehicle and remotely controlled manipulators mounted thereon.

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