Petroleo Brasileiro had two patents in robotics during Q2 2024. The patent filed by Petroleo Brasileiro SA in Q2 2024 describes a sealing ring positioning device for use in the subsea environment. This device, operated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), is designed to install sealing rings in the groove of a flange of a pipeline to be connected to another pipeline. The device features an upper handle for ROV manipulation, a lower portion for holding the sealing ring, and a middle portion with a magnet for secure positioning during installation. GlobalData’s report on Petroleo Brasileiro gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Petroleo Brasileiro had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Sealing ring positioning device (Patent ID: US20240133496A1)
The patent filed by Petroleo Brasileiro SA describes a sealing ring positioning device designed to be operated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in a subsea environment. The device consists of an upper portion serving as a handle for the ROV, a lower portion with a semicircle shape to hold the sealing ring, and a middle portion with a magnet to secure the device in place during the installation of the ring in a flange groove of a pipeline. The device is specifically configured to install sealing rings on pipeline flanges in underwater applications.
The claims associated with the patent detail the specific features of the sealing ring positioning device, including the T-shaped handle, the use of high-performance glue for securing the sealing ring, and the method of deployment using a tool basket with a manipulator and ROV. The device is designed to be removed only after the sealing ring has been properly positioned on the first pipeline flange, passed stud screws between interconnected flanges, and approached the flange of the second pipeline. Overall, the patent outlines a specialized tool for efficiently and accurately installing sealing rings in subsea environments using ROVs.
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