摘要 |
A machine for gripping and handling underwater vehicles and the like comprising a device (101) substantially consisting of a guiding member (13) made integral at its upper end, through an articulated member (12), with a rod (9) capable of sliding inside a guide (7) attached to the free end of jib (1) of crane (103) and with floats (15) capable of maintaining the guiding member (13) raised above the water, there being also provided means for retaining (16) and locking (17) a fixed member (18) integral with the vehicle to be hoisted, as well as means for detecting the position of rod (9) relative to guide (7) and means for imparting movement to the jibs (1,2) of crane (103), means (10, 11) also being provided to maintain the device (101) in vertical position relative to the ship (100). <IMAGE> |