Patent ID: 6957929
Filing Date: 2005-10-25
Classification: B63B,F16L

Abstract:
1. A flying lead deployment apparatus with one reel assembly wherein the apparatus is adapted to be placed on a seabed, the apparatus comprising: a. a frame assembly; b. the reel assembly disposed in the frame assembly comprising flying lead, wherein the reel assembly is adapted to rotate to distribute the flying lead; c. a first ROV-flying lead interface connected to the frame assembly and one end of the flying lead; d. a second ROV-flying lead interface connected to the reel assembly and the other end of the flying lead; e. a drive assembly disposed in the frame assembly connected to the reel assembly, wherein the drive assembly comprises: f. a friction brake connected to the frame assembly and reel assembly, wherein the friction brake applies friction to the reel assembly in order to maintain constant tension on the flying lead.