Patent classifications
B63G8/04
Collapsible Underwater Motive Device
A sea scooter has a main housing, a left arm pivotably attached to the left side of the main housing, a right arm pivotably attached to the right side of the main housing, a left barrel secured to the left arm, and a right barrel secured to the right arm. Each barrel has a fan and a motor for propelling the sea scooter through water. The left and right arms are locked by the first and second locking assemblies into a folded configuration against the left and right sides of the main housing when the sea scooter is not in use, and the left and right arms are pivoted away from the left and right sides of the main housing in a use configuration when the sea scooter is in use in the water. The motor is sand-proof and water-proof.
Collapsible Underwater Motive Device
A sea scooter has a main housing, a left arm pivotably attached to the left side of the main housing, a right arm pivotably attached to the right side of the main housing, a left barrel secured to the left arm, and a right barrel secured to the right arm. Each barrel has a fan and a motor for propelling the sea scooter through water. The left and right arms are locked by the first and second locking assemblies into a folded configuration against the left and right sides of the main housing when the sea scooter is not in use, and the left and right arms are pivoted away from the left and right sides of the main housing in a use configuration when the sea scooter is in use in the water. The motor is sand-proof and water-proof.
LOW FREQUENCY SOUND SOURCE FOR LONG-RANGE GLIDER COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING
A sound source for acoustic communication, navigation, and networking of an underwater glider may include a cylindrical body, a rigid front section disposed anteriorly to the cylindrical body, a plurality of metal rods, a resonant pipe surrounding the rods, and a rod-mounted piezo-ceramic transducer disposed between the body and the front section. Each rod may be attached at a first end to an anterior portion of the body and at a second end to a posterior portion of the front section. The pipe may be disposed between the body and the front section. The transducer may be disposed within the pipe. A posterior end of the pipe may be separated from the anterior portion of the body by a first orifice, and an anterior end of the pipe may be separated from the posterior portion of the front section by a second orifice.
LOW FREQUENCY SOUND SOURCE FOR LONG-RANGE GLIDER COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING
A sound source for acoustic communication, navigation, and networking of an underwater glider may include a cylindrical body, a rigid front section disposed anteriorly to the cylindrical body, a plurality of metal rods, a resonant pipe surrounding the rods, and a rod-mounted piezo-ceramic transducer disposed between the body and the front section. Each rod may be attached at a first end to an anterior portion of the body and at a second end to a posterior portion of the front section. The pipe may be disposed between the body and the front section. The transducer may be disposed within the pipe. A posterior end of the pipe may be separated from the anterior portion of the body by a first orifice, and an anterior end of the pipe may be separated from the posterior portion of the front section by a second orifice.
Robotic Fish
A robotic fish comprises one or more torque reaction engines and a fin, wherein the one or more torque reaction engines cyclically oscillate and is to cause one or more waves to propagate through the fin, wherein the one or more waves accelerating thrust fluid and propel the robotic fish. The robotic fish may have a shape of a flagellum, a fish, a marine mammal, or a disc. The one or more of the one or more torque reaction engines may comprise a drive shaft or may comprise no drive shaft. When the one or more of the one or more torque reaction engines comprises no drive shaft, the one or more of the one or more torque reaction engines may comprise a bearing surface of a closed ball-and-socket joint.
Robotic Fish
A robotic fish comprises one or more torque reaction engines and a fin, wherein the one or more torque reaction engines cyclically oscillate and is to cause one or more waves to propagate through the fin, wherein the one or more waves accelerating thrust fluid and propel the robotic fish. The robotic fish may have a shape of a flagellum, a fish, a marine mammal, or a disc. The one or more of the one or more torque reaction engines may comprise a drive shaft or may comprise no drive shaft. When the one or more of the one or more torque reaction engines comprises no drive shaft, the one or more of the one or more torque reaction engines may comprise a bearing surface of a closed ball-and-socket joint.
Ultra-large marine submersible transport boats and arrangements for transportation of aqueous bulk liquids, including fresh water
Ultra-large marine submersible transport boats and arrangements for aqueous bulk liquids transportation, including fresh water and irrigation drainage, from specifically configured supply stations to specifically configured delivery stations. Boats present rigid hydrodynamic shaped double-walled submersible hulls incorporating a plurality of inside-reinforced impervious ballast chambers and also present radial reinforcing elements and hollow interior cavities that enclose collapsible bulk liquid bladders for transporting bulk liquids. Hulls can be made of reinforced concrete. Hull openings permit seawater circulation, avoiding transportation of bulk ballast seawater. Submersible cruising reduces structural loads and drag. An on-board hydro-pneumatic ballasting system adds to and removes reusable hull ballast water from, the ballast chambers controlling the hull's depth, pitch, and roll. Propulsion, steering capabilities, and detailed arrangements and methods for loading, unloading, and transporting bulk liquids are presented. Hull manufacturing is done on marine floating platforms using onshore precast panels. Maintenance and end of life procedures are detailed.
Ultra-large marine submersible transport boats and arrangements for transportation of aqueous bulk liquids, including fresh water
Ultra-large marine submersible transport boats and arrangements for aqueous bulk liquids transportation, including fresh water and irrigation drainage, from specifically configured supply stations to specifically configured delivery stations. Boats present rigid hydrodynamic shaped double-walled submersible hulls incorporating a plurality of inside-reinforced impervious ballast chambers and also present radial reinforcing elements and hollow interior cavities that enclose collapsible bulk liquid bladders for transporting bulk liquids. Hulls can be made of reinforced concrete. Hull openings permit seawater circulation, avoiding transportation of bulk ballast seawater. Submersible cruising reduces structural loads and drag. An on-board hydro-pneumatic ballasting system adds to and removes reusable hull ballast water from, the ballast chambers controlling the hull's depth, pitch, and roll. Propulsion, steering capabilities, and detailed arrangements and methods for loading, unloading, and transporting bulk liquids are presented. Hull manufacturing is done on marine floating platforms using onshore precast panels. Maintenance and end of life procedures are detailed.
Movement device capable of generating greater propelling force
The present invention provides a movement device comprising a shell, and an outer fluid channel and an inner fluid channel are sequentially formed in the shell; the outer fluid channel communicates with the outside through a plurality of first ports, and the inner fluid channel communicates with the outside through a plurality of second ports; flow disturbing devices concave and convex relative to the surface are arranged in the outer fluid channel; the pressure difference generated due to different flow speeds between the outer fluid channel and the inner fluid channel serves as the propelling force source of the movement device. A pressure difference transferring circle formed around the shell by the pressure difference between the inner layer and the outer layer is used by the present invention for increasing the traveling speed of the movement device.
Movement device capable of generating greater propelling force
The present invention provides a movement device comprising a shell, and an outer fluid channel and an inner fluid channel are sequentially formed in the shell; the outer fluid channel communicates with the outside through a plurality of first ports, and the inner fluid channel communicates with the outside through a plurality of second ports; flow disturbing devices concave and convex relative to the surface are arranged in the outer fluid channel; the pressure difference generated due to different flow speeds between the outer fluid channel and the inner fluid channel serves as the propelling force source of the movement device. A pressure difference transferring circle formed around the shell by the pressure difference between the inner layer and the outer layer is used by the present invention for increasing the traveling speed of the movement device.