Dynamic stabilisation device for a submarine vehicle
US7610871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G8/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A submarine vehicle able to control the navigation of a towed submerged object (3). The vehicle includes a body (5) equipped with stabilizing fins (7a, 7b, 7c), at least one of which (7c) is free to rotate and is ballasted, or linked to a ballast, for roll stabilization and/or orientation of the vehicle when it is in motion.
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