SHIPBOARD COMPLEX AND DESCENT SUBMERSIBLE VEHICLE Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: descent submersible vehicles.

SUBSTANCE: proposed dismountable assembled submersible vehicle includes dismountable assembled catamaran with side inflatable sectional floats, portable house mounted above them and manned submersible vehicle located in between them and suspended from catamaran by means of winch-and-rope system controlled from submersible vehicle. Proposed complex includes also ramp-frame mounted above floats and inclined by means of inflatable mat and provided with built-in rolls for lateral lowering on shore or for launching in detachable bottom-trough of said house which may be used as floating or ground house. Descent submersible vehicle has platform with detachable wheels mounted over edges on side of floats which form trailer together with platform for ground transportation of house. Platform consists of longitudinal extended members interconnected by means of transversal pipes and/or rods (at varying number) for obtaining required ballasting before submergence of vehicle. Seats with transparent hoods are located along lateral sides of platform; their lower edges are located in area of passenger waist.

EFFECT: extended functional capabilities; improved service characteristics; enhanced reliability and safety of navigation.

15 cl, 10 dwg