Manipulator apparatus for gripping submerged objects

Details Manipulator apparatus for gripping submerged objects Manipulator apparatus for gripping submerged objects

1985-11-19

1987-06-23

Husar, Cornelius J.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Diving

Remote control

2482058, 248362, 114312, 114250, 294 643, 414744B, 901 40, 166356, B63C 1100

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046749152

ABSTRACT:
A manipulator apparatus carried by a remotely operated vehicle is provided with a suction device capable of gripping underwater objects. The suction portion of the manipulator apparatus utilizes suction chambers isolated from the body of water. When fluid is removed from the suction chambers an appropriately shaped moveable wall moves inwardly thereby forming a suction cavity between the suction device and the object to be moved.
The moveable wall may take the form of a rubber-like flexible membrane wall or a piston moveable within the suction portion of the manipulator apparatus.

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