Patents Assigned to AMPELMANN OPERATIONS B.V.
  • Patent number: 9663195
    Abstract: A vessel including a motion compensation platform are disclosed. The platform comprises at least one carrier for bearing, moving and/or transferring a load, and a gangway provided with a first end pivotably connected to the carrier and a second end for contacting a target area. Further, the platform comprises a multiple number of first actuators for moving the carrier relative to the vessel, and at least a second actuator for moving the gangway relative to the carrier. The platform also comprises a control system arranged for driving the multiple number of first actuators, and motion sensors for measuring motions relative to at least one element in a target area, which measurements are used as input for the control system. The control system is also arranged for driving the at least one second actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Ampelmann Operations B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Van Der Tempel, Frederik Willem Boudewijn Gerner, David Julio Cerda Salzmann, Arie Jan Gobel
  • Publication number: 20160068236
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel including a motion compensation platform. The platform comprises at least one carrier for bearing, moving and/or transferring a load, and a gangway provided with a first end pivotably connected to the carrier and a second end for contacting a target area. Further, the platform comprises a multiple number of first actuators for moving the carrier relative to the vessel, and at least a second actuator for moving the gangway relative to the carrier. The platform also comprises a control system arranged for driving the multiple number of first actuators, and motion sensors for measuring motions relative to at least one element in a target area, which measurements are used as input for the control system. The control system is also arranged for driving the at least one second actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Ampelmann Operations B.V.
    Inventors: Jan VAN DER TEMPEL, Frederik Willem Boudewijn GERNER, David Julio CERDA SALZMANN, Arie Jan GOBEL
  • Patent number: 9278736
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel including a motion compensation platform. The platform comprises at least one carrier for bearing, moving and/or transferring a load, and a gangway provided with a first end pivotably connected to the carrier and a second end for contacting a target area. Further, the platform comprises a multiple number of first actuators for moving the carrier relative to the vessel, and at least a second actuator for moving the gangway relative to the carrier. The platform also comprises a control system arranged for driving the multiple number of first actuators, and motion sensors for measuring motions relative to at least one element in a target area, which measurements are used as input for the control system. The control system is also arranged for driving the at least one second actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Ampelmann Operations B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Van Der Tempel, Frederik Willem Boudewijn Gerner, David Julio Cerda Salzmann, Arie Jan Göbel
  • Publication number: 20130212812
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel including a motion compensation platform. The platform comprises at least one carrier for bearing, moving and/or transferring a load, and a gangway provided with a first end pivotably connected to the carrier and a second end for contacting a target area. Further, the platform comprises a multiple number of first actuators for moving the carrier relative to the vessel, and at least a second actuator for moving the gangway relative to the carrier. The platform also comprises a control system arranged for driving the multiple number of first actuators, and motion sensors for measuring motions relative to at least one element in a target area, which measurements are used as input for the control system. The control system is also arranged for driving the at least one second actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: AMPELMANN OPERATIONS B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Van Der Tempel, Frederik Willem Boudewijn Gerner, David Julio Cerda Salzmann, Arie Jan Göbel