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公开(公告)号:US20230348033A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-02
申请号:US18349094
申请日:2023-07-07
Applicant: Saildrone, Inc.
Inventor: Richard Elliott Jenkins , Dylan Owens
IPC: B63H9/061 , B63B1/10 , B63B43/00 , B63B1/12 , B63B71/20 , H02S40/38 , B63G8/00 , B63G8/22 , B63G8/28 , B63G8/38 , B63H9/08 , B63H25/04 , B63H25/38 , B63B43/02 , G05D1/02 , G05D1/08
CPC classification number: B63H9/061 , B63B1/10 , B63B43/00 , B63B1/125 , B63B71/20 , H02S40/38 , B63G8/001 , B63G8/22 , B63G8/28 , B63G8/38 , B63H9/08 , B63H25/04 , B63H25/38 , B63B1/12 , B63B43/02 , G05D1/0206 , G05D1/0875 , B63B2035/007
Abstract: An unmanned sailing vehicle comprising: a primary hull; a rigid wing rotationally coupled with said primary hull that freely rotates about a rotational axis of said rigid wing; a boom comprising a first end extending from a leading edge of said rigid wing and a second end extending from a trailing edge of said rigid wing, said first end of said boom comprising a counterweight configured to dynamically balance a wing system comprising said rigid wing, said boom, and said tail with respect to said rotational axis of said rigid wing; a tail coupled to said second end of said boom; a control surface element disposed on said tail and configured to aerodynamically control a wing angle of said rigid wing based on a position of said control surface element; and a controller configured to determine a control surface angle and generate a signal to position said control surface element.
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公开(公告)号:US11731748B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-22
申请号:US17373490
申请日:2021-07-12
Applicant: Saildrone, Inc.
Inventor: Richard Elliott Jenkins , Dylan Owens
IPC: B63H9/06 , B63B1/10 , B63B43/00 , B63B1/12 , B63B71/20 , B63G8/00 , B63G8/22 , B63G8/28 , B63G8/38 , B63B43/02 , B63H9/08 , B63H25/04 , B63H25/38 , B63H9/061 , H02S40/38 , G05D1/02 , G05D1/08 , B63B35/00
CPC classification number: B63H9/061 , B63B1/10 , B63B1/12 , B63B1/125 , B63B43/00 , B63B43/02 , B63B71/20 , B63G8/001 , B63G8/22 , B63G8/28 , B63G8/38 , B63H9/08 , B63H25/04 , B63H25/38 , G05D1/0206 , G05D1/0875 , H02S40/38 , B63B2035/007 , B63G2008/004 , B63H9/0635 , B63H2009/082 , B63H2025/045
Abstract: A system for autonomous ocean data collection includes at least one sensor capable of collecting sensor data, at least one transmission device, and at least one computing device comprising one or more hardware processors and memory coupled to the one or more hardware processors, the memory storing one or more instructions which, when executed by the one or more hardware processors, cause the at least one computing device to generate data for transmission based on the sensor data collected by the at least one sensor, and cause the at least one transmission device to transmit the data.
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公开(公告)号:US20180354599A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US16106881
申请日:2018-08-21
Applicant: MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC
Inventor: Michael D. Myers , Michael J. Uggeri , David F. Ekern , Matthew J. Huyge
CPC classification number: B63H25/38 , B63B1/18 , B63B35/73 , B63H1/14 , B63H5/07 , B63H5/125 , B63H25/06 , B63H25/10 , B63H25/30 , B63H2025/063 , B63H2025/066 , B63H2025/387
Abstract: A boat includes a planing hull, a propeller, a main rudder, and a pair of flanking rudders. The planing hull has port and starboard sides, a transom, a hull bottom, and a centerline running down the middle of the boat, halfway between the port and starboard sides. The propeller is positioned forward of the transom and beneath the hull bottom. The main rudder is positioned aft of the propeller. The main rudder has a rotation axis about which the main rudder rotates. The flanking rudders are positioned forward of the propeller. One of the flanking rudders is positioned on the port side of the centerline, and the other flanking rudder is positioned on the starboard side of the centerline.
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公开(公告)号:US20180319465A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-08
申请号:US15587661
申请日:2017-05-05
Applicant: Wilson Meneguci, JR.
Inventor: Wilson Meneguci, JR.
CPC classification number: B63B35/793 , B63B1/248 , B63B35/7933 , B63H25/38
Abstract: A movable float configured for self-propulsion by a user; the float including a board and hydrofoils; the board is mounted on hydrofoils at their ends with struts connecting the hydrofoil to the board. The movable float contains also a rope with a handle, a rudder and fairings.
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公开(公告)号:US20180273153A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-27
申请号:US15933616
申请日:2018-03-23
Applicant: CT Marine, INC
Inventor: Christian Townsend , Corning Townsend
IPC: B63H25/38
CPC classification number: B63H25/38 , B63H25/10 , B63H2025/066 , B63H2025/387
Abstract: There is disclosed a dual rudder system and method of improving the maneuvering ability and versatility of marine vehicles in navigable waters. A dual rudder steering assembly may be utilized in conjunction with a propeller of a marine vehicle. Moreover, multiple dual rudder steering assemblies may be utilized in conjunction with multiple propellers. A system for retrofitting existing marine vehicles with the disclosed devices is also disclosed, as well as a method of retrofitting existing marine vehicles with the steering system. Therefore, the disclosed steering system is compatible with pre-existing steering controls.
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公开(公告)号:US09937993B1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-10
申请号:US15149037
申请日:2016-05-06
Applicant: David Salz
Inventor: David Salz
CPC classification number: B63H25/38 , B63H9/0685 , B63H25/02 , B63H2025/024
Abstract: A flexible steering fin and passive cambering keel for sailboats having fundamental simplicity yet enhanced performance and superior operation in terms of design and components. The steering fin is a relatively short and elongated flexible blade with its leading edge fixed beneath the hull. A rod passing through the hull functions as a simple lever controlling the trailing edge of the blade, which provides both tilt and curvature for unique handling and ease of use. A separate flexible keel provides the function of tilting the keel as it is cambered, for greater lift. A unique fundamental mastless wingsail is also disclosed having minimal components and simplicity of operation. A mastless wingsail is also disclosed which utilizes a tensioned rod to replace known sail supports.
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公开(公告)号:US09889917B1
公开(公告)日:2018-02-13
申请号:US15256479
申请日:2016-09-02
Applicant: David Salz
Inventor: David Salz
CPC classification number: B63H25/02 , B63B3/38 , B63H9/06 , B63H9/0685 , B63H25/38 , B63H2025/024 , B63H2025/388
Abstract: A flexible steering fin and passive cambering keel for sailboats having fundamental simplicity yet enhanced performance and superior operation in terms of design and components. The steering fin is a relatively short and elongated flexible blade with its leading edge fixed beneath the hull. A rod passing through the hull functions as a simple lever controlling the trailing edge of the blade, which provides both tilt and curvature for unique handling and ease of use. A separate flexible keel provides the function of tilting the keel as it is cambered, for greater lift. A unique pivoting resilient steering assembly is incorporated, along with a rotational circular hull section, frame and cam assembly to control the keel.
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公开(公告)号:US20170355433A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-14
申请号:US15477862
申请日:2017-04-03
Applicant: MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC
Inventor: Michael D. Myers , Michael J. Uggeri , David F. Ekern , Matthew J. Huyge
CPC classification number: B63H25/38 , B63B1/18 , B63B35/73 , B63H1/14 , B63H5/07 , B63H5/125 , B63H25/06 , B63H25/10 , B63H25/30 , B63H2025/063 , B63H2025/066 , B63H2025/387
Abstract: A boat includes a planing hull, a propeller, a main rudder, and a pair of flanking rudders. The planing hull has port and starboard sides, a transom, a hull bottom, and a centerline running down the middle of the boat, halfway between the port and starboard sides. The propeller is positioned forward of the transom and beneath the hull bottom. The main rudder is positioned aft of the propeller. The main rudder has a rotation axis about which the main rudder rotates. The flanking rudders are positioned forward of the propeller. One of the flanking rudders is positioned on the port side of the centerline, and the other flanking rudder is positioned on the starboard side of the centerline.
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公开(公告)号:US09758230B2
公开(公告)日:2017-09-12
申请号:US14773463
申请日:2014-03-07
Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE MARINE AS RUDDERS
Inventor: Stig Elvestad , Ashley Bryant , Adil Saleem , Marte Ellingsen , Peter Gielesen , Maciej Roga , Lars Rune Bolstad
CPC classification number: B63H25/38 , B63H25/381 , B63H2025/066 , B63H2025/388
Abstract: A rudder for as ship is described, comprising a rudder blade (10) which is fastened via a rudder stock (32) to the aft end (16) of the ship, where the rudder blade (10) is a rudder blade of the suspension type, comprising a first rudder blade part (12) and a second rudder blade part (14), arranged above and below each other, respectively, the rudder stock (32) is mounted and fastened to the rudder blade (10) and extends up into the aft end (16) of the ship, where the rudder stock is coupled at the upper end to a steering gear (20) arranged at the aft end (16) of the ship. An outer tube (34) is arranged about the rudder stock (32) where the outer tube (34) is fastened in the first, upper rudder blade part (12) and the aft end (16) of the ship, respectively, and that the rudder stock (32) extends through the outer tube (34) and down into the second, lower rudder blade part (14).
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公开(公告)号:US09725151B2
公开(公告)日:2017-08-08
申请号:US14377678
申请日:2013-02-05
Applicant: FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Inventor: Kentaro Hamamoto
IPC: B60L3/00 , B60L15/00 , G05D1/00 , G05D3/00 , G06F7/00 , G06F17/00 , B63H25/04 , B63H25/36 , B63H25/06 , B63H25/38
Abstract: The automatic steering device comprises a target rudder angle calculating unit, a target rudder angle storage unit, and a steering command unit. The target rudder angle calculating unit calculates a target rudder angle of a steering based on a heading and a target course. The target rudder angle storage unit stores a target rudder angle at a time of a previous steering command. The steering command unit outputs a steering command for instructing the steering to steer based on a newest target rudder angle calculated by the target rudder angle calculating unit and the target rudder angle at the time of the previous steering command stored by the target rudder angle storage unit.
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