Submersible vehicle
US6928947B1 · kind B1 · utility
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31Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remotely controlled submersible vehicle comprises a fore section and an aft section. In use, they are held apart from each other, such as by telescopic arms, in order to define a gap within which a payload is received. This keeps the payload near the center of the vehicle, improving the balance of the vehicle and minimizing any threat of disruption to the wash path of thrusters.
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