WAVE-POWERED ENDURANCE EXTENSION MODULE FOR UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLES
    21.
    发明申请
    WAVE-POWERED ENDURANCE EXTENSION MODULE FOR UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLES 审中-公开
    用于无人水下运载工具的波浪驱动的耐久性扩展模块

    公开(公告)号:WO2013077931A2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-30

    申请号:PCT/US2012/055797

    申请日:2012-09-17

    Inventor: HINE, Roger, G.

    CPC classification number: B63G8/08 B63G8/42 B63H19/02 Y02T70/59

    Abstract: An Endurance Extension Module (EXM) for powering an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle. The EXM converts wave motion to locomotive thrust, towing the UUV from point to point or keeping it in place against an opposing current. The EXM may also supply the UUV with electricity for driving an electric motor or powering on-board electronics. The EXM can be retracted onto the UUV when not in use to minimize drag, or it can release the UUV as prologue to a subsequent rendezvous. The EXM-UUV combinations of this invention allow extended autonomous missions over wider territory for purposes such as surveying, monitoring conditions, or delivering cargo.

    Abstract translation:

    用于为无人潜水器供电的耐力延长模块(EXM)。 EXM将波浪运动转换为机车推力,从一点到另一点拖曳UUV或将其保持就位以抵抗相反的电流。 EXM还可以为UUV供电,用于驱动电动机或为车载电子设备供电。 EXM可以在不使用时缩回到UUV上以最小化阻力,或者可以释放UUV作为随后会合的序幕。 本发明的EXM-UUV组合允许在更广阔的领域上进行扩展的自主任务,用于勘测,监测条件或交付货物等目的。

    WAVE-POWERED DEVICE WITH ONE OR MORE TETHERS HAVING ONE OR MORE RIGID SECTIONS

    公开(公告)号:WO2012126012A3

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:PCT/US2012/029703

    申请日:2012-03-19

    Inventor: HINE, Roger G.

    Abstract: Many of the known wave-powered devices ("WPDs") comprise (1) a float, (2) a swimmer, and (3) a tether connecting the float and the swimmer. The swimmer generates thrust as the float moves up and down due to surface waves. A WPD is provided with a rigid tether that can be moved from (a) a first position ("adjacent position") in which at least a part of the tether is adjacent to the float to (b) a second position ("extended position") in which the tether (i) is extended below the float and (ii) is at least in part substantially rigid. The WPD can if desired be transported, stored, or launched while the tether is in the adjacent position, and the tether can be moved into the extended position after the device has been launched and remain in the extended position while the device is being operated.

    WAVE POWER
    24.
    发明申请
    WAVE POWER 审中-公开
    波浪功率

    公开(公告)号:WO2007087197A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-02

    申请号:PCT/US2007001139

    申请日:2007-01-18

    Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 波浪水车辆包括表面浮子,潜水游泳者和连接浮子和游泳者的系绳,使得游泳者由于波浪运动而上下移动。 游泳者包括一个或多个鳍,当游泳者上下移动时,它们与水相互作用,并产生推动车辆前进的力。 无需载人的车辆可以携带通信和控制设备,使其可以遵循发送给它的信号所指导的路线,并且可以记录或传输车辆上传感器的数据。

    LEAKAGE DETECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    25.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2020068131A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2018/053623

    申请日:2018-09-28

    Abstract: A method of detecting a leakage path in an electronic device includes iteratively performing operations until an iteration condition is satisfied. The operations include causing a capacitor to be set to a known state, measuring a voltage level of the capacitor, and storing data indicating the measured voltage level. The operations also include causing the capacitor to be connected to a potential leakage path, remeasuring the voltage level of the capacitor, and storing data indicating the remeasured voltage level. The operations further include comparing the measured voltage level and the remeasured voltage level to detect leakage in the potential leakage path. The iteration condition is satisfied when a difference between the measured voltage level and the remeasured voltage level satisfies a voltage threshold or when a count of iterations performed satisfies an iteration threshold.

    WAVE POWER
    26.
    发明申请
    WAVE POWER 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:WO2008109002A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-13

    申请号:PCT/US2008002743

    申请日:2008-02-29

    Abstract: A float (1 ) suitable for use as a buoy or as a component for a wave-powered vehicle. The float (1 ) includes an upper member (12) whose height can be changed and/or which remained substantially vertical even when the float is in wave-bearing water. A low drag cable (2) suitable for use as a tether in a wave-powered vehicle has a streamlined cross-section and includes a tensile member (21 ) near the front of the cross-section, at least one non-load-bearing member (22) behind the tensile member, and a polymeric jacket (23). Wave-powered vehicles having a float (1 ), a submerged swimmer (3) and a tether (2) connecting the float and the swimmer, include a means for determining whether the tether is twisted; or a means (91 ) for untwisting the tether; or a pressure-sensitive connection (71, 72, 73) which can disconnect the tether when the vehicle is dragged downwards by entanglement with a whale; or a 2-axis universal joint securing the tether to the float or to the swimmer; or elastic elements which absorb snap loads created by the tether; or two or more of these.

    Abstract translation: 浮体(1)适合用作浮标或波浪驱动车辆的组件。 浮体(1)包括上部构件(12),即使当浮体处于波浪状水中时,该上部构件(12)的高度可以改变和/或保持基本垂直。 适合用作波浪动力车辆中的系绳的低拉索(2)具有流线型横截面并且包括靠近横截面的前部的抗拉构件(21),至少一个非承重 在拉伸构件后面的构件(22)和聚合物护套(23)。 具有浮体(1),潜水游泳者(3)和连接浮体和游泳者的系绳(2)的波浪驱动的车辆包括用于确定系绳是否扭转的装置; 或用于解开系绳的装置(91) 或一个压力敏感连接(71,72,73),当车辆通过与鲸鱼的缠绕而被向下拖曳时,该压力连接可以使绳索断开; 或将系绳固定到浮体或游泳者的2轴万向接头; 或吸收由系绳产生的卡扣载荷的弹性元件; 或者其中两个或更多个。

    Autonomous wave-powered substance distribution vessels for fertilizing plankton, feeding fish, and sequestering carbon from the atmosphere

    公开(公告)号:AU2017204367B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-05

    申请号:AU2017204367

    申请日:2017-06-27

    Inventor: HINE ROGER G

    Abstract: AUTONOMOUS WAVE-POWERED SUBSTANCE DISTRIBUTION VESSELS FOR FERTILIZING PLANKTON, FEEDING FISH, AND SEQUESTERING CARBON FROM THE ATMOSPHERE A fleet configured for fish stock assessment, the fleet comprising: (a) a plurality of autonomous wave-powered monitor vessels, each comprising: one or more observational sensor(s) configured for recognizing and monitoring fish in a body of water in which the vessel is situated; a positional sensor configured to determine the geographical location of the vessel; and a transmitter configured to transmit data wirelessly from the observational and the positional sensors to a central control unit; and (b) said central control unit, which is configured and programmed to communicate with each of the monitor vessels to direct navigation and receive and compile data regarding fish being monitored by the monitor vessel. 13272793_1

    Vehículos acuáticos.
    28.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:CL2015002613A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-29

    申请号:CL2015002613

    申请日:2015-09-11

    Abstract: EQUIPO Y METODOS EN LOS CUALES SE COMBINA EL USO DE VEHICULOS OLAMOTRICES Y VEHICULOS AEREOS NO TRIPULADOS (UAV O DRONS), UN UAV PUEDE SER LANZADO DESDE UN VEHICULO OLAMOTRIZ, OBSERVAR OTRA EMBARCACION E INFORMAR LOS RESULTADOS DE SU OBSERVACION AL VEHICULO OLAMOTRIZ, EL CUAL A SU VEZ PUEDE INFORMAR LOS RESULTADOS DE LA OBSERVACION A UN PUNTO REMOTO, LUEGO DE ESTO, EL UAV PUEDE AMARIZAR Y SER RECUPERADO POR EL VEHICULO OLAMOTRIZ.

    Wave-powered device with one or more tethers having one or more rigid sections

    公开(公告)号:AU2012228951B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-05

    申请号:AU2012228951

    申请日:2012-03-19

    Inventor: HINE ROGER G

    Abstract: Many of the known wave-powered devices ("WPDs") comprise (1) a float, (2) a swimmer, and (3) a tether connecting the float and the swimmer. The swimmer generates thrust as the float moves up and down due to surface waves. A WPD is provided with a rigid tether that can be moved from (a) a first position ("adjacent position") in which at least a part of the tether is adjacent to the float to (b) a second position ("extended position") in which the tether (i) is extended below the float and (ii) is at least in part substantially rigid. The WPD can if desired be transported, stored, or launched while the tether is in the adjacent position, and the tether can be moved into the extended position after the device has been launched and remain in the extended position while the device is being operated.

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