Dual mode fiber optic cable system for underwater remotely operated vehicle
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Jul 8, 2014
Grant Date -
Dec 27, 2012
app pub date -
Jun 22, 2012
filing date -
Jun 23, 2011
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A cable containing an optical fiber is used to transmit data between an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and a support vessel floating on the surface of the water. The ROV pulls the cable through the water and as the ROV dives away from the support vessel, the optical fiber is released from the support vessel. Excess tension in the cable can damage the optical fiber and the tension can be highest close to the ROV. To prevent potential damage to the optical fiber, the ROV can store a portion of the cable and release the cable if the detected tension approaches the maximum working load. When the tension drops to a lower safe level, the release mechanism can stop releasing the cable.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
- [Classification Symbol]
- [Patents Count]
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully