Patents by Inventor Thomas BANGSLUND
Thomas BANGSLUND has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11970259Abstract: A linking drive system comprises a first drive shaft of the first drivetrain connected between a first prime mover and a first propulsor. The linking drive system comprises a second drive shaft of the second drivetrain connected between a second prime mover and a second propulsor. The linking drive system further comprises a linking drive clutch, which comprises at least a first clutch part and a second clutch part. The first clutch part and the second clutch part are engageable with each other and can transmit rotation therebetween. At least one flexible drive link is coupled between the linking drive clutch and the first and/or second drive shafts. Rotation from one of the first and second drive shafts is transferred to the other of the first and second drive shafts when the linking drive clutch is engaged thereby linking the first and second drivetrains.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Svitzer A/SInventors: Thomas Bangslund, Esben Grundtvig
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Publication number: 20240025527Abstract: Disclosed is a propulsion system for a vessel. The propulsion system comprises a prime mover for generating propulsion power, a first propulsor and a second propulsor for converting the propulsion power to thrust. The prime mover comprises an output shaft for driving the first propulsor and the second propulsor, wherein the first propulsor is drivably connected to a first end of the output shaft of the prime mover and the second propulsor is drivably connected to a second end of the output shaft of the prime mover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Thomas BANGSLUND, Esben GRUNDTVIG
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Patent number: 11815886Abstract: A system comprises a ship having one or more maneuvering units for controlling the speed and direction of the ship. The ship comprises a ship control unit configured to send signals to the one or more maneuvering units to maneuver the ship and a transmitter-receiver connected to the control unit and configured to transmit and receive information. The system comprises a remote-control center remote from the ship. The remote-control center comprises a transmitter-receiver 16 configured to receive situation information of the ship. The remote-control center comprises a remote-control unit configured to determine pilot-control information for maneuvering the ship based on the situation information and configured to transmit the pilot-control information to the ship via the transmitter-receiver of the remote-control center. The transmitter-receiver of the ship is configured to receive the pilot-control information.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: A.P. Møller Mærsk A/SInventors: Thomas Bangslund, Enrico Pangoni, Rasmus Kobberø Hansen
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Patent number: 11789443Abstract: A system for controlling a ship 1 comprises a ship 1 having: a ship control unit 204 configured to determine situation information of the ship 1; and a transmitter-receiver 12 connected to the ship control unit 204 and configured to transmit the situation information. A remote control centre 18 remote from the ship 1 comprises a transmitter-receiver 16 configured to receive situation information of the ship 1; and a remote control unit 202 configured to determine pilot-control information for maneuvering the ship 1 based on the situation information and configured to transmit the pilot-control information to the ship 1 via the transmitter-receiver 16 of the remote control centre 18. The ship control unit 204 or the remote control unit 202 is configured to determine a quality of a connection between the transmitter-receiver 12 of the ship 1 and the transmitter-receiver 16 of the remote control centre 18.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: A.P. Møller Mærsk A/SInventors: Thomas Bangslund, Enrico Pangoni, Rasmus Kobberø Hansen
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Patent number: 11702173Abstract: Described is a tugboat 1 for assisting a marine vessel 2 to manoeuvre. The tugboat 1 comprises a hull 11 having a perimeter P. The tugboat 1 also comprises a line handling system 10 comprising a line guide mechanism 100. The line guide mechanism 100 protrudes, or is positionable to protrude, away from the hull 11 for guiding a line 20 of the marine vessel 2 towards a predetermined region R of the perimeter P.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Svitzer A/SInventor: Thomas Bangslund
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Patent number: 11591047Abstract: Disclosed is a tugboat 1 for assisting a marine vessel 2 to manoeuvre. The tugboat 1 comprises a hull 11 having a perimeter P. The tugboat 1 also comprises a line handling system 10 comprising a line guide mechanism 100. The line guide mechanism 100 is movable relative to the hull 11 to an operation position, at which the line guide mechanism 100 is for guiding movement of a portion of a line 13 of the tugboat 1 towards a predetermined region R of the perimeter P.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Svitzer A/SInventor: Thomas Bangslund
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Publication number: 20230046831Abstract: A hull for a vessel for towing is disclosed, comprising a deck and a towing staple for guiding a towing line. The towing staple comprises a guiding element having a symmetrical extension in a first plane parallel to the deck, wherein the guiding element comprises a first and a second mounting section mounting the guiding element to the hull. The first and second mounting sections are connected by means of a main section of the guiding element. The guiding element comprises a towing line guiding surface located on a bottom side of the main section facing the deck, the towing line guiding surface being configured to, during a towing procedure, slidably contact the towing line, such that the towing line can freely move along a periphery of the main section in the first plane while being restricted in movement by the main section in a direction perpendicular to the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Thomas BANGSLUND, Esben GRUNDTVIG, Marijan MUSTAC
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Patent number: 11572137Abstract: Disclosed is a line handling system 10 for a tugboat 1. The line handling system 10 comprises an actuatable coupling mechanism 200 for coupling together a line 13 of the tugboat 1 and a line 20 of the marine vessel 2 by applying a connector 210 to the lines 13, 20 when actuated.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Svitzer A/SInventor: Thomas Bangslund
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Publication number: 20220340239Abstract: Described is a tugboat 1 for assisting a marine vessel 2 to manoeuvre. The tugboat 1 comprises a hull 11 having a perimeter P. The tugboat 1 also comprises a line handling system 10 comprising a line guide mechanism 100. The line guide mechanism 100 protrudes, or is positionable to protrude, away from the hull 11 for guiding a line 20 of the marine vessel 2 towards a predetermined region R of the perimeter P.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: Thomas BANGSLUND
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Patent number: 11414160Abstract: Described is a tugboat 1 for assisting a marine vessel 2 to manoeuvre. The tugboat 1 comprises a hull 11 having a perimeter P. The tugboat 1 also comprises a line handling system 10 comprising a line guide mechanism 100. The line guide mechanism 100 protrudes, or is positionable to protrude, away from the hull 11 for guiding a line 20 of the marine vessel 2 towards a predetermined region R of the perimeter P.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Svitzer A/SInventor: Thomas Bangslund
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Publication number: 20220126956Abstract: A method of handling a mooring line having a first end portion attached to a vessel comprises capturing a second end portion of a mooring line with a moveable arm mounted to a towboat. The method also comprises securing a mid-portion of the mooring line between the first end portion and the second end portion with respect to the towboat. The method further comprises moving the second end portion of the mooring line from a first position to a second position whilst the mid-portion of the mooring line is secured to the towboat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Thomas BANGSLUND, Esben GRUNDTVIG
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Publication number: 20220033235Abstract: A sea vessel (1), such as a tugboat or a fishing vessel, including a hydraulic winch (10) connected to a hydraulic system (100), and at least one main engine with a main engine crankshaft (22) connected to a propeller or a thruster. The hydraulic system (100) comprising: a first, hydraulically powered genset (106) including a hydraulic motor and a generator, at least one hydraulic pump (105) connected to said crankshaft (22). The hydraulic pump (105) is configured for driving said first genset (106) to generate electricity, and the hydraulic pump (105) is configured for driving said hydraulic winch (10), and first valve element (102) are used for selectively directing hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic winch (10) or to said first genset (106) of said hydraulic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventor: Thomas BANGSLUND
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Publication number: 20220009602Abstract: A tugboat for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver. The tugboat boat comprises an engine driving one or more propulsors with a controllable direction of thrust, a towing line for establishing a pulling connection between an assisted vessel and the tugboat, a first sensor arrangement configured for sensing the size and direction of the pulling force that the towing line exerts on the tugboat, a second sensor arrangement configured for sensing the orientation of the tugboat, a controller in receipt of a signal from the first sensor arrangement and in receipt of a signal from the second sensor arrangement. The controller is informed of the size and direction of thrust generated by the one or more propulsors, and the controller is configured to determine if a safety threshold is exceeded on the basis of: sensed size and direction of thrust, sensed size and direction of the pulling force, and sensed orientation of the tugboat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventor: Thomas BANGSLUND
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Publication number: 20210371076Abstract: A linking drive system comprises a first drive shaft of the first drivetrain connected between a first prime mover and a first propulsor. The linking drive system comprises a second drive shaft of the second drivetrain connected between a second prime mover and a second propulsor. The linking drive system further comprises a linking drive clutch, which comprises at least a first clutch part and a second clutch part. The first clutch part and the second clutch part are engageable with each other and can transmit rotation therebetween. At least one flexible drive link is coupled between the linking drive clutch and the first and/or second drive shafts. Rotation from one of the first and second drive shafts is transferred to the other of the first and second drive shafts when the linking drive clutch is engaged thereby linking the first and second drivetrains.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Thomas BANGSLUND, Esben GRUNDTVIG
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Publication number: 20200283099Abstract: Disclosed is a tugboat 1 for assisting a marine vessel 2 to manoeuvre. The tugboat 1 comprises a hull 11 having a perimeter P. The tugboat 1 also comprises a line handling system 10 comprising a line guide mechanism 100. The line guide mechanism 100 is movable relative to the hull 11 to an operation position, at which the line guide mechanism 100 is for guiding movement of a portion of a line 13 of the tugboat 1 towards a predetermined region R of the perimeter P.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventor: Thomas BANGSLUND
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Publication number: 20200277026Abstract: Disclosed is a line handling system 10 for a tugboat 1. The line handling system 10 comprises an actuatable coupling mechanism 200 for coupling together a line 13 of the tugboat 1 and a line 20 of the marine vessel 2 by applying a connector 210 to the lines 13, 20 when actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Thomas BANGSLUND
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Publication number: 20200277025Abstract: Described is a tugboat 1 for assisting a marine vessel 2 to manoeuvre. The tugboat 1 comprises a hull 11 having a perimeter P. The tugboat 1 also comprises a line handling system 10 comprising a line guide mechanism 100. The line guide mechanism 100 protrudes, or is positionable to protrude, away from the hull 11 for guiding a line 20 of the marine vessel 2 towards a predetermined region R of the perimeter P.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Thomas BANGSLUND
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Publication number: 20200225658Abstract: A system for controlling a ship 1 comprises a ship 1 having: a ship control unit 204 configured to determine situation information of the ship 1; and a transmitter-receiver 12 connected to the ship control unit 204 and configured to transmit the situation information. A remote control centre 18 remote from the ship 1 comprises a transmitter-receiver 16 configured to receive situation information of the ship 1; and a remote control unit 202 configured to determine pilot-control information for maneuvering the ship 1 based on the situation information and configured to transmit the pilot-control information to the ship 1 via the transmitter-receiver 16 of the remote control centre 18. The ship control unit 204 or the remote control unit 202 is configured to determine a quality of a connection between the transmitter-receiver 12 of the ship 1 and the transmitter-receiver 16 of the remote control centre 18.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Thomas BANGSLUND, Enrico PANGONI, Rasmus Kobberø HANSEN
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Publication number: 20200223517Abstract: A system comprises a ship having one or more maneuvering units for controlling the speed and direction of the ship. The ship comprises a ship control unit configured to send signals to the one or more maneuvering units to maneuver the ship and a transmitter-receiver connected to the control unit and configured to transmit and receive information. The system comprises a remote-control center remote from the ship. The remote-control center comprises a transmitter-receiver 16 configured to receive situation information of the ship. The remote-control center comprises a remote-control unit configured to determine pilot-control information for maneuvering the ship based on the situation information and configured to transmit the pilot-control information to the ship via the transmitter-receiver of the remote-control center. The transmitter-receiver of the ship is configured to receive the pilot-control information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Thomas BANGSLUND, Enrico PANGONI, Rasmus Kobberø HANSEN
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Publication number: 20190031299Abstract: A system for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver. The system comprises at least one tugboat suitable for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver, and a remote control unit configured for wirelessly controlling the operation of the at least one tugboat from a position remote from the at least one tugboat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Thomas BANGSLUND, Rasmus Kobberø HANSEN