Reusable buoyancy modules for buoyancy control of underwater vehicles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10766147
APP PUB NO 20190344452A1
SERIAL NO

16519905

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A buoyancy module for use with a water environment robotic system of the type having an underwater robotic vehicle having a winch has a buoyancy configuration which can be selectively altered. The system includes a module that is configured to be repeatedly, selectively buoyantly engaged and buoyantly disengaged with the underwater robotic vehicle. A tether is connected to the module and is extendable and retractable in response to operation of the winch. Extending and retracting the module can buoyantly engage or buoyantly disengage the buoyancy module with the underwater robotic vehicle according to the operation of a state controller. By engaging and disengaging the buoyancy module, the buoyancy of the underwater robot can be selectively altered. A method is also disclosed.

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYDHAHRAN 31311

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Abdellatif, Fadl Thuwal, SA 96 394
Outa, Ali Thuwal, SA 46 583
Patel, Sahejad Thuwal, SA 61 361
Trigui, Hassane Thuwal, SA 40 329

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