Device of use in transporting and/or handling material in an underwater environment for carrying out work
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B63C-011/46
B63B-022/20
B63C-011/52
B63B-035/44
B63C-007/12
B63G-008/08
B63C-011/08
B63G-008/24
H02K-005/132
출원번호
US-0541095
(2016-02-02)
등록번호
US-10086912
(2018-10-02)
우선권정보
FR-15 50969 (2015-02-06)
국제출원번호
PCT/FR2016/050212
(2016-02-02)
국제공개번호
WO2016/124850
(2016-08-11)
발명자
/ 주소
Cardona, Yvan
출원인 / 주소
LIBERVIT
대리인 / 주소
Ladas & Parry LLP
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초록▼
The present invention provides a device useful for transporting and/or handling equipment in an underwater environment for performing work, the device comprising at least the following components: a floating hydraulic unit (1) comprising a first enclosure (1a), preferably with a cylindrical wall, co
The present invention provides a device useful for transporting and/or handling equipment in an underwater environment for performing work, the device comprising at least the following components: a floating hydraulic unit (1) comprising a first enclosure (1a), preferably with a cylindrical wall, containing an electrical pump unit (6), a battery (8) suitable for electrically powering the pump unit, and a fluid tank (7), preferably containing oil, said first enclosure (1a) being suitable for being made submersible by first ballast (16);at least one hydraulic tool (3) connected or suitable for being connected to at least one hydraulic coupling (11, 12) of said hydraulic unit via at least one flexible hose (30);at least one independent float (4), preferably having a cylindrical wall, connected or suitable for being connected to said hydraulic tool (3) via a sling (5) of adjustable length, said float (4) being suitable for being made submersible by second ballast (43); anda wired remote control (2) for switching on or stopping the pump unit (6), said wired remote control comprising a handle (22) fitted with an electrical contactor (2a) at a first end of an electric wire (20), the second end of the electric wire (20) being connected or suitable for being connected at least to said pump unit (6).
대표청구항▼
1. A diver assistance device for transporting and/or handling equipment in an underwater environment for performing work, the device comprising at least the following components: a floating hydraulic unit comprising a first enclosure, containing an electrical pump unit, a battery capable of electric
1. A diver assistance device for transporting and/or handling equipment in an underwater environment for performing work, the device comprising at least the following components: a floating hydraulic unit comprising a first enclosure, containing an electrical pump unit, a battery capable of electrically powering the electrical pump unit, and a fluid tank, said first enclosure being capable of being immersed by a first ballast;at least one hydraulic tool connected or capable of being connected to at least one hydraulic coupling of said floating hydraulic unit via at least one flexible hose;at least one independent float, connected to, or capable of being connected to, said at least one hydraulic tool via a sling of adjustable length, said at least one independent float being capable of being immersed by a second ballast; anda wired remote control for switching on, or stopping, the electrical pump unit, said wired remote control comprising a handle fitted with an electrical contactor at a first end of an electric wire, a second end of the electric wire being connected or capable of being connected to at least said electrical pump unit. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein: a first electrical connector is fastened to said first enclosure, said first electrical connector being connected to at least said electrical pump unit and to the battery; andthe second end of the electric wire of said wired remote control is connected to a second electrical connector that may be male or female, and that is capable of being connected to said first electrical connector, which may be female or male, at said floating hydraulic unit. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein said floating hydraulic unit includes a main circuit breaker switch that is accessible from said first enclosure for causing said electrical pump unit to be electrically powered, or not electrically powered, by said battery, said wired remote control being capable of switching the electrical pump unit on or off when the electrical pump unit is electrically powered by said battery via said main circuit breaker switch. 4. The device according to claim 2, wherein said first electrical connector has two first electrical contact terminals, which are not electrically connected together in said first electrical connector in the absence of said second electrical connector being connected in said first electrical connector, and that become electrically connected together and capable of transmitting an on/off command for said electrical pump unit from said wired remote control only once said second electrical connector of said wired remote control is connected to said first electrical connector. 5. The device according to claim 4, wherein said first electrical connector is a female connector having two first electrical contact terminals at the bottoms of two first cavities, and a first stud movable in translation within a third cavity of said first electrical connector, said movement in translation of said first stud enabling the electrical contact connection to be established between the two first electrical contact terminals of the first electrical connector, and said second electrical connector is a male connector having two male second terminals capable of contacting said first electrical contact terminals within said first cavities, and an abutment element capable of moving said first stud within said third cavity enabling the electrical contact connection to be established between the two first electrical contact terminals of the first electrical connector when said second electrical connector is connected to said first electrical connector. 6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the movement in translation of said first stud in translation within a third cavity actuates a button of a switch that provides continuity of the electrical connection of an electric wire connecting one of said first electrical contact terminals to the battery. 7. The device according to claim 4, wherein said battery is capable of being charged by an independent charger comprising a third electrical connector capable of being connected to one of the two first electrical contact terminals connected to a pole of the battery and to a third terminal of the first electrical connector that is connected to another pole of the battery. 8. The device according to claim 1, wherein said fluid tank of the floating hydraulic unit includes a movable piston capable of being moved by a spring so as to confine the fluid permanently in a space that is completely filled with the fluid. 9. The device according to claim 1, wherein said wired remote control comprises a handle capable of being fastened to said at least one hydraulic tool. 10. The device according to claim 9, wherein said at least one hydraulic tool comprises a coupling capable of enabling said handle to be fastened to said at least one hydraulic tool via a coupling of said handle, said fastening of said handle enabling locking and unlocking to be performed by combined movement in translation and in rotation of the coupling of the handle relative to the coupling of the at least one hydraulic tool, and said fastening of the handle enabling the handle to move in rotation relative to the at least one hydraulic tool once said handle is locked, said movement in relative rotation of the handle being capable of controlling the passage of oil via the hydraulic coupling of the at least one hydraulic tool and said flexible hose, at least for returning oil to the floating hydraulic unit. 11. The device according to claim 1, wherein said first enclosure of said floating hydraulic unit is cylindrical in shape and includes a plurality of first lateral external compartments that are accessible from the outside, and capable of receiving said first ballast, said first lateral external compartments being positioned and distributed in such a manner as to be capable of causing the axial longitudinal direction of said first enclosure to adopt a horizontal position, or a vertical position, depending on the positioning and the quantity of said first ballast in the plurality of first lateral external compartments. 12. The device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one independent float is cylindrical, and includes a plurality of second lateral external compartments accessible from the outside, and capable of receiving said second ballast, and said at least one independent float including at least two fastener hooks, capable of enabling one end of said sling to be fastened thereto, said at least two fastener hooks being positioned to enable the axial longitudinal direction of the at least one independent float to adopt a horizontal position, or a vertical position, depending on the positioning of the sling on one or the other of said at least two fastener hooks, and depending on the positioning and the quantity of said second ballast in the plurality of second lateral external compartments. 13. The device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one hydraulic tool is selected from the group consisting of shears, a clamp, a spreader, a jack, a drill, and a saw. 14. A method of transporting and/or performing work in an underwater environment using a diver assistance device according to claim 1, wherein said components are transported in an underwater environment together with at least said at least one hydraulic tool suspended from said at least one independent float in an underwater position. 15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the device is used for taking action underwater, by adjusting the immersion depth of said floating hydraulic unit and of said at least one independent float by controlling their buoyancy by adding said first ballast and said second ballast in said plurality of first external compartments and said plurality of second external compartments, and by adjusting the length of said sling providing the connection between said at least one hydraulic tool and said at least one independent float.
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