Deflector
AssigneesOve Henriksen, Kristian Evjen, Dave Pratt
InventorOve Henriksen
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Abstract
Deflector device for lateral spreading of equipment being towed in water by a vessel, such as seismic exploration, fishing or mine sweeping. The device comprises at least one cylinder (35A-C) adapted to have its axis standing generally vertically in the water during towing. The cylinder or cylinders (35A-C) is/are rotatable and there is provided at least one motor for rotation of the cylinder or cylinders.
Claims14
A deflector for lateral spreading of equipment being towed in water by a vessel and based on the principle of a motor-driven, rotating cylinder, comprising at least two cylinders adapted to have their axes of rotation oriented substantially vertically in the water during towing, wherein a frame at one end of each cylinder and another frame at an opposite end of each cylinder are provided with bearings for said rotation.
A deflector for lateral spreading of equipment being towed in water by a vessel and based on the principle of a motor-driven, rotating cylinder, comprising at least three cylinders adapted to have their axes of rotation oriented substantially vertically in the water during towing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.