公开(公告)号：US20240110541A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18539235

申请日：2023-12-13

Applicant: LONE GULL HOLDINGS, LTD.

Inventor： Garth Alexander Sheldon-Coulson ,  Brian Lee Moffat

IPC: F03B13/22 ,  B63B22/18 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63H21/00 ,  F03B13/14 ,  F03B13/18 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/24 ,  G09C1/00 ,  H04L9/06 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: F03B13/22 ,  B63B22/18 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63H21/00 ,  F03B13/142 ,  F03B13/183 ,  F03B13/1885 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/24 ,  G09C1/00 ,  H04L9/0637 ,  H04L9/3239 ,  F03B13/16 ,  F03B13/189

Abstract: A computing apparatus that is integrated within a flotation module, the system obtaining the energy required to power its computing operations from waves that travel across the surface of a body of water on which the flotation module sets. Additionally, the self-powered computing apparatus employs novel designs to utilize its close proximity to the body of water and/or to strong ocean winds to significantly lower the cost and complexity of cooling their computing circuits.

公开(公告)号：US20240083557A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18270565

申请日：2021-12-21

Applicant: North Innovation AS

Inventor： Cay REIERSDAL

IPC: B63B39/06 ,  F03D13/25

CPC classification number: B63B39/06 ,  F03D13/256 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: A system, an arrangement and a method, all for motion damping of a floating marine structure. Also disclosed is a use of the system. The system has at least one dampening device configured to dampen a movement in one direction and allowing a movement in the opposite direction, and a suspension arrangement has a respective wire configured to suspend the at least one dampening device hanging at a suspended depth in the water from the marine structure and with the dampening device oriented so that a dampening force induced by the dampening device is subjected in the extension of the wire. Also, each dampening device is a passive damping device has a valve structure configured to dampen a movement in one direction and allowing a movement in the opposite direction essentially without damping interaction.

公开(公告)号：US11878777B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US17267678

申请日：2019-07-05

Applicant: PAV Holding AS

Inventor： Per Andreas Vatne

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  B63B1/04 ,  B63B1/10 ,  B63B39/03 ,  B63B39/06

CPC classification number: B63B35/44 ,  B63B1/04 ,  B63B1/107 ,  B63B39/03 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2035/442 ,  B63B2039/067 ,  B63B2207/00

Abstract: A system is demonstrated for heave neutralisation of semisubmersible platforms that can be built into any conceivable configuration of such platforms. That the system is also conceivably active and predicatively can be controlled can be concluded by analysing the appended calculation models. As an example FIG. 18, column E, is mentioned, wherein the water volume increments in the rise canister are 37 cubic metres for each half metre of wave height, so that, with reference to column A, from H=10.5 m to H=12 m is 4×37 148 cubic metres more than 150 tonnes—simultaneously with the air pressure, shown in column K, increasing from 123.86 to 131.05 kPa, a difference of just 6.19 kPa (0.0619 bar or 61.9 millibars). Large ballast volumes can be moved out and in of the system at small pressure changes and short response time.

公开(公告)号：US20240002016A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18369844

申请日：2023-09-19

Applicant: Dustin Lacefield

Inventor： Dustin Lacefield

IPC: B63B1/22 ,  B63B83/00 ,  B63B1/30 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63B35/38 ,  B63B1/12

CPC classification number: B63B1/22 ,  B63B83/00 ,  B63B1/30 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63B35/38 ,  B63B1/125 ,  B63B2001/145

Abstract: The present invention provides a hull-conversion device and method for modifying the underside of a watercraft, more specifically a multihull watercraft. The hull-conversion device comprising a water diverting surface, a kinematic assemblage, and a frame. The hull-conversion device may be operable to adjust the watercraft's characteristics in displacement mode and planing mode. The hull-conversion device may function to provide a more stable, controllable, and efficient platform for operating a multihull watercraft, and provide a suitable wake for towable water sports.

公开(公告)号：US11834139B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US18322709

申请日：2023-05-24

Applicant: Linc Research, Inc.

Inventor： Rebecca L. Williams ,  Jeffrey L. Lindner ,  Frederick S. Gant ,  Hannah C. Kish ,  John S. Townsend

IPC: B63B39/06

CPC classification number: B63B39/06 ,  B63B2039/068

Abstract: A motion stabilizing system includes at least one stabilizer coupled to a structure in a water environment. Each stabilizer includes a tension member, an open-ended container having a set of holes, and at least one one-way valve associated with the holes. For each stabilizer, the tension member has a first end and a second end with the first end coupled to a portion of the structure and the second end disposed in the water environment; the container is coupled to the tension member and is suspended in the water environment; and the one or more one-way valves are operable to seal the holes when the portion of the structure moves away from the container and unseal the holes when the portion of the structure moves towards the container.

公开(公告)号：US20230383820A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18073633

申请日：2022-12-02

Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Inventor： Craig Hooker ,  Brad Derry ,  Peter Bartell ,  Josiah Bailey ,  Bartholomew Briggs

IPC: F16H19/08 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/029 ,  B63B39/06

CPC classification number: F16H19/08 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/029 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  F16H49/001

Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a housing having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end along an axis. The housing defines a cavity extending circumferentially about the axis. An output shaft is arranged coaxially with the axis. The output shaft extends outwardly from the cavity through the first end. A drive system is disposed in the cavity and axially spaced from the first end. A gearbox is disposed in the cavity between the output shaft and the drive system. The gearbox is coupled to the drive system and the output shaft. A rotational controller is disposed in the cavity between the drive system and the second end. The rotational controller is configured to actuate the drive system to adjust an angular position of the output shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20230264792A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US18012484

申请日：2021-07-06

Applicant: SKF MARINE GMBH

Inventor： Dirk BARGENDE ,  Sascha KORTEMEIER ,  Christopher SCHNAECKEL ,  Holger SPARDEL

IPC: B63B39/06

CPC classification number: B63B39/06

Abstract: A device for the roll-stabilization of a watercraft in motion, at anchor, or at zero speed, and/or for influencing the course of the watercraft, includes a fin-carrying shaft on which a guide fin is disposed. For changing an actual angle of attack of the guide fin in the water, the fin-carrying shaft is drivable by an electromechanical drive unit, and the drive unit is disposed on the hull using a base. An electromechanical drive unit is configured with a synchronous motor that drives the fin-carrying shaft using a reducing eccentric transmission. The device thereby has a significantly reduced installation space requirement, causes only slight operating noises, and is also optimally electronically regulable.

公开(公告)号：US20180237113A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15954830

申请日：2018-04-17

Applicant: John D. Venables ,  Christopher M. Pappas

Inventor： John D. Venables ,  Christopher M. Pappas

IPC: B63B39/06 ,  G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B63B39/06 ,  G05D1/0875

Abstract: A marine vessel stabilizer and control including a fin having a stem extending into the hull. An arm is connected to the stem and extends towards a connector which is connected to a rod. A housing is connected to another end of the rod and a screw passes through the housing. A motor is connected to the screw and configured to rotate to rotate the fin. A controller is connected to the motor, a speed sensor, a roll sensor and a fin position sensor such that a control signal can be calculated and the position of the fin can be determined to reduce roll of the vessel both when making headway and when at rest (zero speed). When the vessel is at rest, the fin is be configured to rotate through maximum angles greater than 15 degrees from either side of a neutral position.

公开(公告)号：US20180154989A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15576167

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: HUMPHREE AB

Inventor： Christer WIDMARK ,  Björn HOLMENE ,  Gunnar HALLNÉUS

IPC: B63B39/06 ,  B63B43/04 ,  H02K7/116

CPC classification number: B63B39/061 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63B43/04 ,  B63B2039/065 ,  H02K7/116

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable device, pivotally arranged about a pivot axis (230, 230a, 230b) by means of a rotating electric motor (213) having a rotor (215) and a stator (216) via a reduction gearing (214) for reducing the rotation of the motor to the adjustment movement of the adjustable device (4a, 4b, 104a, 104b), wherein the reduction gearing (214) is a planetary gearing, the axis of the electric motor (213) is coaxial with the axis of said reduction gearing (214) and with the pivot axis (230, 230a, 230b) of said adjustable device (4a, 4b, 104a, 104b) and the reduction gearing (214) and the electric motor (213, 213a, 213b) to form a compact construction.

公开(公告)号：US09884670B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US15201382

申请日：2016-07-01

Applicant: MRV SYSTEMS, LLC

Inventor： James Edward Dufour ,  Brian Kenneth Newville

IPC: B63G8/14 ,  B63B22/18 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63B22/00 ,  B63B39/06 ,  G01C13/00

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B22/003 ,  B63B39/00 ,  B63B39/06 ,  B63B2022/006 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G01C13/004

Abstract: An air-based-deployment-compatible underwater vehicle that may be configured to perform vertical profiling is described. The vehicle may be configured, during information transmission, to perform motion stabilization at a water surface. A body of the vehicle may have a cylindrical shape. Buoyancy control components of the vehicle may be disposed within the body. The buoyancy control components may be configured to adjust a volume and/or buoyancy of the vehicle to facilitate vertical profiling. Fins may be hingedly disposed on the body at one or more locations on the vehicle. The fins may be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The fins, in the first configuration, may be positioned substantially flat against the body. The fins, in the second configuration, may extend radially outward to slow descent and to provide motion stabilization. The fins may be pitched to rotate the vehicle about a longitudinal axis during vertical profiling.