Xiaonan Zhang

Title: Xiaonan Zhang and Seabed Mining Technology.

Introduction

Xiaonan Zhang is an inventor associated with Qingdao University of Science and Technology in Qingdao, China. Her patent work includes a seabed mining vehicle designed to collect cobalt-rich crusts while limiting the spread of sediment particles.

Latest Patents

The supplied information identifies one patent for Xiaonan Zhang: “Mining Vehicle for Cobalt-Rich Crust from the Seabed.” The invention combines a walking mechanism, a movable supporting arm, a crushing and collecting mechanism, and a hydraulic circulation mechanism. The supporting arm can rotate from side to side and move up and down, allowing the vehicle to position its equipment for seabed operations. The crushing and collecting mechanism breaks up the ore, while the hydraulic circulation mechanism collects it and promotes sediment flocculation and precipitation to reduce particle diffusion. Zhang is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Zhang’s listed affiliation is Qingdao University of Science and Technology. Her patent describes an integrated approach to seabed mineral extraction, combining vehicle mobility, adjustable equipment, ore crushing, and sediment management.

Collaborations

The supplied information lists Ping Fu and Junfei Wu as Zhang’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or the nature of their collaboration.

Conclusion

Xiaonan Zhang’s listed patent presents a seabed mining vehicle that brings together cobalt-rich crust collection and measures intended to reduce sediment dispersion.