Adjustable Floatability Device
OwnerJean-Michel Onofri, Etienne Clamagirandinventors
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Abstract
The invention relates to a buoyancy device with a constant and adjustable volume intended for any submersible entity capable of submersion at various depth, and comprising at least one float with a flexible member and filled with gas, the pressure of which is adjusted according to the submersion depth, and such that: the membrane is elastic and defines a gas volume that varies according to the elasticity of said membrane and to the relative inner pressure of said volume relative to the outer environment pressure. An expander-discharge system is used for supplying and emptying the gas to or from the inner volume of the float.
Claims10
A floatability device having a constant and adjustable volume designed for any submersible entity, capable of being immersed to different depths, and comprising at least one float with a supple membrane filled with gas and whereof the pressure is regulated as a function of the immersion depth, wherein:
- this membrane is elastic and delimits a gas volume which is a function of the elasticity of this membrane and of the relative internal pressure of said volume in relation to the external ambient pressure,
- an expander-discharge system ensuring feed and purge of said gas to or from said internal volume of the float.
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