Retrieval mechanism for an underwater vehicle

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2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Sotelo, Jesus D. (Department: 3617)

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C037S338000

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07051664

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and related method of operation for collection of material by an underwater vehicle makes use of a number of arms extending outward from a body of the vehicle. The ends of the arms form an aperture for passing material into the body of the vehicle. One or more of the arms each includes a belt coupled to a drive mechanism for driving at least some portion of the belt generally toward the aperture. When driven, the belts form a current flowing into the vehicle propelling material for collection into the vehicle as well as mechanically force the material into the body. A spring-loaded mechanism can be used to force the arms together permitting retrieval of large object without jamming the retrieval mechanism.

REFERENCES:
patent: 8731 (1852-02-01), Willey, Jr.
Nadis, “Creatures of the Twilight Zone”,Popular Science, Sep., 1998.

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