Maneuverable platforms
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09849742B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-26

    申请号:US15190036

    申请日:2016-06-22

    Abstract: A maneuverable platform capable of operating on both fluid bodies (e.g., lakes, rivers, oceans, etc. in either liquid or frozen form) and land is provided. The platform has an above water portion formed of one or more sections onto discrete sections of which are positioned a number of buoyant propulsion members configured to support the above water portion and engage a fluid body or the ground to collectively provide support, propulsion and steering for the platform. The buoyant propulsion members are configured such that they provide buoyancy to the platform when the platform is at rest and lift when the platform reaches a specified hydrodynamic speed such that the platform planes atop the fluid of the fluid body during operation. The maneuverable platform, including the above water portion and the buoyant propulsion members, may be modular such that the platform may be split into sections of predetermined configuration to operate independently.

    Dynamic current propulsion for water boards
    2.
    发明授权
    Dynamic current propulsion for water boards 有权
    水板动态电流推进

    公开(公告)号:US09394036B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US13957350

    申请日:2013-08-01

    CPC classification number: B63B35/7906 B63B2035/7903 B63H1/38

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of water board propulsion comprising placing a buoyant board with a flexible water catching pocket having an open proximal end and at least a partially closed distal end affixed to a bottom surface of the water board in a current of water moving at a speed which is faster than the buoyant board; positioning said open proximal end to receive the flowing water; receiving water flow into the open proximal end; and, accelerating the board in the direction the current with greater acceleration than the same board without a water catching flexible pocket.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种水板推进的方法,包括将浮力板放置在具有开口近端的柔性捕水口袋中,并且至少部分密封的远端以水流移动的水流固定在水板的底表面上 速度比漂浮板快; 定位所述打开的近端以接收流动的水; 接收水流入开放的近端; 并且加速板的方向与当前的加速度比同一板更大,没有捕捉灵活的口袋。

    Actively Controlled Curvature Robotic Pectoral Fin
    3.
    发明申请
    Actively Controlled Curvature Robotic Pectoral Fin 有权
    主动控制曲率机器人胸鳍

    公开(公告)号:US20150239539A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14710706

    申请日:2015-05-13

    CPC classification number: B63H1/37 B63H1/38 B63H5/00 Y10S901/01

    Abstract: A robotic mechanical fin, having a motor housing containing a plurality of rib rotation motors, rib spars, and a plurality of ribs, mechanically movable and communicatively coupled to the plurality of rib rotation motors and shafts, where the plurality of ribs are rotationally coupled to and actuated by the plurality of rib rotation motors and shafts. The mechanical fin further includes a flexible fin casing, within which the ribs reside, forming the complete actively controlled curvature robotic propulsion and steering apparatus. The mechanical fin is connected to a plurality of control electronics circuits and a computer processor programmed with actuation code that when executed by the computer processor causes automated actuation of simultaneous propulsion and steering maneuverability of the actively controlled curvature, robotic, mechanical fin.

    Abstract translation: 一种机器人机械翅片,其具有容纳多个肋旋转马达,肋翼梁和多个肋的马达壳体,其机械可移动和通信地联接到多个肋旋转马达和轴,其中多个肋旋转地联接到 并由多个罗纹旋转马达和轴致动。 机械翅片还包括柔性翅片壳体,其中肋位于其中,形成完整的主动控制曲率机器人推进和转向装置。 机械翅片连接到多个控制电子电路和用致动代码编程的计算机处理器,当由计算机处理器执行时,该计算机处理器引起主动控制的曲率,机器人机械翅片的同时推进和转向操纵性的自动启动。

    Vessel propulsion system
    4.
    发明授权
    Vessel propulsion system 失效
    船舶推进系统

    公开(公告)号:US07040941B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-09

    申请号:US10632153

    申请日:2003-08-01

    Inventor: Thomas Schueller

    CPC classification number: B63H1/04 B63H1/38 B63H5/02

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel propulsion system and, more specifically, to a vessel propulsion system with improved efficiency and which leads to reduced wave formation, which comprises a propulsion device immersed at least partially in water and which rotates about at least one axis of rotation essentially extending perpendicularly to the propulsion device, as well as a cover partially enclosing the propulsion device, whereby the cover and the propulsion device together form a water conveying flow channel when the propulsion device is operated.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种船舶推进系统,更具体地说,涉及具有改进的效率并且导致减小的波浪形成的船舶推进系统,其包括至少部分地浸入水中的推进装置,该推进装置围绕至少一个轴线旋转 旋转基本上垂直于推进装置延伸,以及部分地包围推进装置的盖,由此当推进装置被操作时,盖和推进装置一起形成水输送流动通道。

    Watercrafts with active hulls attain substantial hydrodynamic drag reduction
    5.
    发明授权
    Watercrafts with active hulls attain substantial hydrodynamic drag reduction 失效
    具有主动船体的船只能够获得显着的水动力阻力减少

    公开(公告)号:US06595815B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-22

    申请号:US09853685

    申请日:2001-05-14

    CPC classification number: B63H1/38

    Abstract: Watercrafts comprising rotatable hulls that serve as propulsors. The hulls are rotors with paddle surfaces and are arranged three-dimensionally to gain the capability of actively diverting water toward the side and the rear, for the purpose of drastically reducing frontal drag and the capability of minimizing friction drag on their wetted surfaces. Watercrafts with rotatable hulls are essentially amphibious.

    Abstract translation: 船舶包括用作推进器的可旋转船体。 船体是具有桨叶表面的转子,并且三维布置以获得积极地将水分向侧面和后部转移的能力,以便显着减少正面阻力和使其湿润表面上的摩擦阻力最小化的能力。 具有可旋转船体的船只基本上是水陆两用的。

    Man and wind powered aquatic vehicle
    6.
    发明授权
    Man and wind powered aquatic vehicle 失效
    人和风力水上交通工具

    公开(公告)号:US5845593A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-08

    申请号:US659445

    申请日:1996-06-06

    Abstract: A non sinkable, easily re-rightable aquatic vehicle has a lightweight body with a front, a rear, a bottom and opposite sides and contains a seat for supporting a pilot. A pair of front sheaves are rotatably mounted to opposite sides of the body near the front of the body and a pair of rear sheaves are rotatably mounted to opposite sides of the body near the rear thereof. A first flotation track is engaged around and extends between the front and rear sheaves on one side of the body and a second flotation track is engaged around and extends between the front and rear sheaves on the other side of the body. Each said flotation track includes an endless band engaged around a front and rear sheave and a multiplicity of buoyant flotation treads connected to the band at spaced apart locations therealong to form upper and lower series of flotation treads extending between the associated front and rear sheaves. A pedal drive is mounted to the body for producing an output torque which is coupled to at least one of the sheaves on each side of said body so as to advance the tracks in order to propel the vehicle and brakes are provided to steer and stop the vehicle. A mast and sail may also be mounted to the body in such a way that the mast can be tilted in any direction and rotated about its axis to operate the vehicle under sail with maximum ease and efficiency.

    Abstract translation: 不可沉没,易于重新使用的水上交通工具具有轻便的车身,前部,后部,底部和相对的两侧,并包含一个用于支撑驾驶员的座椅。 一对前滑轮可旋转地安装在主体的靠近主体的正面的相对两侧,并且一对后滑轮可旋转地安装在本体的靠近其后部的相对侧。 第一浮选轨道围绕并且在主体的一侧在前轮和后轮之间延伸,并且第二浮选轨道围绕并在身体的另一侧的前轮和后轮之间延伸。 每个所述浮选轨道包括围绕前轮和后轮的钩环和多个浮力浮选踏板,所述浮动胎面在其间隔开的位置处连接到所述带,以形成在相关联的前轮和后轮之间延伸的上和下系列浮选踏面。 踏板驱动器安装到主体上以产生输出扭矩,该输出扭矩联接到所述主体的每一侧上的滑轮中的至少一个,以便前进轨道以推动车辆,并且制动器被设置成转向并停止 车辆。 桅杆和帆也可以以这样的方式安装到主体上,使得桅杆可以在任何方向上倾斜并围绕其轴线旋转,以最大程度地容易和有效地将车辆操纵在帆下。

    Modular navigation vessel equipped with rotating floats
    7.
    发明授权
    Modular navigation vessel equipped with rotating floats 失效
    配有旋转浮标的模块化导航船

    公开(公告)号:US5013269A

    公开(公告)日:1991-05-07

    申请号:US233208

    申请日:1988-08-17

    CPC classification number: B63H1/38 B63B7/04

    Abstract: A modular navigation vessel having rotating floats includes a forward module ending in a stem, a central module in the form of a caisson and a rear module, all three modules being ridigly assembled by means of removable connection means. The modules are provided with lateral walls which are connected together in an uninterrupted manner to form a regular hull from the stem to the stern, where at least the second and third modules are equipped with axles carrying rotating floats having a size which keeps the hull entirely above the surface of the water. The floats are equipped in the vicinity of their periphery with a plurality of rigid paddles which are spaced at a constant angle from one another and have a concave shape.

    Abstract translation: 具有旋转浮标的模块化导航船包括终止于杆的前部模块,沉箱形式的中央模块和后部模块,所有三个模块通过可移动连接装置进行组装。 模块设置有侧壁,其以不间断的方式连接在一起以形成从杆到船尾的常规船体,其中至少第二和第三模块装备有承载具有保持船体的尺寸的旋转浮标的轴 在水面以上。 浮子在其周边附近配备有多个刚性桨叶,它们彼此间隔一定角度并具有凹形。

    Aquatic wheelchair
    8.
    发明授权
    Aquatic wheelchair 失效
    水上轮椅

    公开(公告)号:US4926777A

    公开(公告)日:1990-05-22

    申请号:US265812

    申请日:1988-11-01

    CPC classification number: A61G5/00 B60F3/0061 B63B35/74 B63H1/38 Y10S297/04

    Abstract: An aquatic wheelchair having a main flotation body of thermoplastic material of closed cell construction including a seat portion and an integral backrest portion. Flotation paddle wheels are connected to the seat portion and a flotation stabilizer wheel assembly is detachably connected to the backrest portion. The flotation paddle wheels are constructed and arranged to facilitate the grasping thereof by the user for manually propelling the wheelchair not only on soft terrain but also in water.

    Abstract translation: 一种水族轮椅,其具有包括座部和一体式靠背部的闭孔结构的热塑性材料的主浮选体。 浮选桨叶轮连接到座椅部分,并且浮选稳定器轮组件可拆卸地连接到靠背部分。 浮选桨轮的构造和布置方便用户抓住,不仅在柔软的地形上,而且在水中手动地推动轮椅。

    Multiple step vented hull
    9.
    发明授权
    Multiple step vented hull 失效
    多级通风的船体

    公开(公告)号:US4348195A

    公开(公告)日:1982-09-07

    申请号:US37818

    申请日:1979-05-10

    Inventor: George H. Lantz

    CPC classification number: B63B1/20 B60F3/00 B63H1/38 B63B2001/202

    Abstract: A boat hull is provided with a series of steps which are angled toward the center of the hull from the front to the rear of the hull. In order to permit easy riding up of the hull on the steps progressively, as the speed of the hull is increased, the steps are carried over the side of the hull above the normal water line of the hull when the boat is stationary. As the power is increased, the wetted area of the hull is progressively decreased and the friction of the hull and its resistance to forward motion is progressively decreased as the hull rides further out of the water. The principles as described above are applicable to airplane hulls, the wheels of amphibious vehicles, and other variations of normal type boat hulls.

    Abstract translation: 船体设有一系列台阶,从船体的前部到后部朝船体的中心倾斜。 为了允许船体在台阶上逐渐爬升,随着船体的速度增加,当船只静止时,台阶在船体的正常水线上方承载。 随着功率的增加,船体的润湿面积逐渐减小,船体的摩擦力及其向前运动的阻力逐渐减小,随着船体越来越远离水面。 上述原理适用于飞机船体,水陆两用车辆的车轮以及普通型船体的其他变型。

    Nautical vehicle
    10.
    发明授权
    Nautical vehicle 失效
    航海车辆

    公开(公告)号:US4072124A

    公开(公告)日:1978-02-07

    申请号:US621790

    申请日:1975-10-14

    Applicant: Paul Meyrin

    Inventor: Paul Meyrin

    CPC classification number: B63H16/12 B63H1/38 B63H2016/202

    Abstract: A nautical vehicle comprising at least one pedal system, adapted to be operated by at least one user to drive inflatable wheels providing the floatation, propulsion and direction of the vehicle, preferably it further comprises a differential gear for transmitting a rotating movement from the pedal driving system to at least two wheels mounted on either side of the vehicle respectively, and devices for separately braking of the two wheels.

    Abstract translation: 一种航海车辆,包括至少一个踏板系统,其适于由至少一个用户操作以驱动提供车辆的浮动,推进和方向的充气轮,优选地还包括差速齿轮,用于传递来自踏板驱动的旋转运动 系统分别安装在车辆两侧的至少两个轮子和用于分别制动两个车轮的装置。

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