Unmanned vehicle launch and recovery system
US8096254B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2027/165
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a system for launching and recovering one or more unmanned, underwater vehicles. The system includes a surface vessel having a generally low waterline for transporting, launching and recovering the unmanned vehicles. The system provides the ability to transport, launch and recover unmanned vehicles from either the port or starboard sides of the surface vessel, utilizing an A-frame hoist assembly which can be moved laterally in a controlled manner between the port and starboard sides of the surface vessel for lifting the unmanned vehicles, and which can be pivoted in a controlled manner to provide the launch and recovery operations.
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