Patent ID: 8870494
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. An array burial vehicle, comprising: a cable burial mechanism, comprising: a pump connected to the first nozzle and the second nozzle, and configured to provide water to the first nozzle and the second nozzle; a cable pack configured to hold a cable array; at least one ski configured to ride along the sea floor; at least one thruster configured to propel the array burial vehicle along the sea floor; a battery; an electric pump motor connected to the battery and the pump, the electric pump motor configured to drive the pump; a high pressure air tank; and an inflatable ballast connected to the high pressure air tank and configured to provide buoyancy for the array burial vehicle when inflated with air from the high pressure air tank, wherein the battery is connected to the at least one thruster and configured to provide power to the electric pump motor and the at least one thruster.