公开(公告)号：US11891041B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US16983461

申请日：2020-08-03

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： Frank Scott Allen ,  William Keith DuBose

IPC: B60V1/18 ,  B60V1/04 ,  B60V1/14 ,  B63B27/14 ,  B63B25/22 ,  B63B25/28 ,  B60V1/16 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B60P1/43 ,  B60P1/52 ,  B60P7/08

CPC classification number: B60V1/18 ,  B60V1/04 ,  B60V1/14 ,  B63B25/22 ,  B63B25/28 ,  B63B27/143 ,  B60P1/43 ,  B60P1/52 ,  B60P7/0815 ,  B60V1/16 ,  B63B2025/285 ,  B63B2035/001

Abstract: An amphibious air cushion vehicle includes an air cushion supported hull configured for travel on water and smooth land; a deck supported by the hull; and a dual-rail cargo system having tracks arranged longitudinally on along the hull cargo deck from an aft end. The tracks include (1) guide rails and rollers providing for guided sliding movement of palletized cargo along the tracks, and (2) locks for locking pallets in position during transport, The track is configured at the aft end for an unloading operation in which the locks are disengaged and the palletized cargo slides off the aft end onto underlying land as the vehicle is moving forward thereon. The track may be the one track of a single-track variant, or one of a pair of tracks in a two-track variant.

公开(公告)号：US11724683B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17428361

申请日：2020-06-29

Applicant: K-MARINE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chan Woo Lee

IPC: B60V1/14 ,  B60V1/11 ,  B60V1/16

CPC classification number: B60V1/14 ,  B60V1/115 ,  B60V1/16

Abstract: A hovercraft having a stealth function. The hovercraft includes at least: a hull in which a cabin is provided; a power generator provided on the hull and configured to supply a lifting force with which the hull is lifted and a propelling force with which the hull is propelled; a skirt provided at a lower portion of the hull and causes the hull to be lifted by the lifting force supplied by the power generator; an opening/closing louver assembly made up of a plurality of opening/closing louvers on air intakes formed in an outer surface of the hull; and a steering louver assembly made up of a plurality of rudder louvers that are rotated and opened/closed on a port and a starboard of a rear of the opening/closing louver assembly on the outer surface of the hull.

公开(公告)号：US07654353B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11469412

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: W. Keith Dubose ,  Kirk A. Magnusen

Inventor： W. Keith Dubose ,  Kirk A. Magnusen

IPC: B60V1/16

CPC classification number: B60V1/16

Abstract: Wrapped-cone fingers for use in an air-cushion vehicle (ACV) skirt system are described. Wrapped-cone fingers may include an inner cone that is “wrapped” or generally enclosed by an outer finger. The inner cone may include an inner cone opening through which air may travel. The outer cone may include a back face opening. When inflated, the inner cone blocks the back face opening in the outer finger, allowing for increased air pressure in the outer finger and thus inflating the inner cone and outer finger of the wrapped-cone finger. Wrapped-cone fingers according to the present invention may be lightweight, inexpensive and resistant to scooping and snagging. Embodiments are also directed to ACV skirt systems and methods of manufacturing wrapped-cone fingers for use with an ACV skirt system.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于气垫车辆（ACV）裙部系统的包裹锥形手指。 包裹的锥形指状物可以包括被包裹的或通常由外指指包围的内锥体。 内锥体可以包括空气可以通过其移动的内锥形开口。 外锥体可以包括背面开口。 当膨胀时，内锥体阻挡外指中的背面开口，允许增加外指中的空气压力，从而使包裹的锥形指的内锥和外指膨胀。 根据本发明的包裹锥形指状物可以是轻质的，便宜的并且抵抗舀起和阻塞。 实施例还涉及ACV裙部系统和用于与ACV裙裙系统一起使用的缠绕圆锥形手指的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050236200A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10832198

申请日：2004-04-26

Applicant: W. DuBose ,  Kirk Magnusen

Inventor： W. DuBose ,  Kirk Magnusen

IPC: B60V1/16

CPC classification number: B60V1/16

Abstract: Wrapped-cone fingers for use in an air-cushion vehicle (ACV) skirt system are described. Wrapped-cone fingers may include an inner cone that is “wrapped” or generally enclosed by an outer finger. The inner cone may include an inner cone opening through which air may travel. The outer cone may include a back face opening. When inflated, the inner cone blocks the back face opening in the outer finger, allowing for increased air pressure in the outer finger and thus inflating the inner cone and outer finger of the wrapped-cone finger. Wrapped-cone fingers according to the present invention may be lightweight, inexpensive and resistant to scooping and snagging. Embodiments are also directed to ACV skirt systems and methods of manufacturing wrapped-cone fingers for use with an ACV skirt system.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于气垫车辆（ACV）裙部系统的包裹锥形手指。 包裹的锥形指状物可以包括被包裹的或通常由外指指包围的内锥体。 内锥体可以包括空气可以通过其移动的内锥形开口。 外锥体可以包括背面开口。 当膨胀时，内锥体阻挡外指中的背面开口，允许增加外指中的空气压力，从而使包裹的锥形指的内锥和外指膨胀。 根据本发明的包裹锥形指状物可以是轻质的，便宜的并且抵抗舀起和阻塞。 实施例还涉及ACV裙部系统和用于与ACV裙裙系统一起使用的缠绕锥形手指的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050176320A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10616790

申请日：2003-07-10

Applicant: John Holland ,  Connie Holland ,  Huy Nguyen

Inventor： John Holland ,  Connie Holland ,  Huy Nguyen

IPC: B32B25/10 ,  B60V1/16 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B32B3/00

CPC classification number: B32B25/10 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2262/0253 ,  B32B2307/554 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  B60V1/16 ,  Y10T428/31565 ,  Y10T442/20 ,  Y10T442/273

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant skirt material for use with air cushion vehicles having at least one air chamber. The sheet material comprises a fabric base comprising yarns of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. A bonding layer, comprising a thermoplastic material is bonded to the fabric base, and an outer layer, comprising a rubber compound is bonded to the bonding layer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有至少一个空气室的气垫车辆的耐磨裙板材料。 片材包括包含超高分子量聚乙烯纱线的织物基底。 将包含热塑性材料的粘合层粘合到织物基底上，并且将包含橡胶化合物的外层粘合到粘结层。

公开(公告)号：US5560443A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-01

申请号：US312554

申请日：1994-09-26

Applicant: Ralph K. DuBose

Inventor： Ralph K. DuBose

IPC: B60V1/16

CPC classification number: B60V1/16

Abstract: A self-propelled hovercraft having a body or hull around the periphery of which is a segmented skirt. The segmented skirt of the hovercraft comprises a plurality of bags, one adjacent to another, completely encircling the hovercraft body. Each of the bags has front and side portions and, in one embodiment, at least some of the bags at the forward end of the hovercraft are provided with semi-rigid lower front surfaces constructed of material less flexible than material of other bags and which may be provided with internal cushion devices which support the front semi-rigid material against water surface contact.

Abstract translation: 具有围绕其外围的身体或船体的自推进气垫船是分段裙部。 气垫船的分段裙包括多个袋，一个邻近另一个，完全环绕气垫船本体。 每个袋子具有前部和侧部，并且在一个实施例中，气垫船前端的至少一些袋子设置有半刚性的下前表面，其由比其他袋材料更不柔性的材料构成，并且其可以 设置有内部缓冲装置，其支撑前半刚性材料以抵抗水面接触。

公开(公告)号：US5495911A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-05

申请号：US162179

申请日：1994-04-05

Applicant: Alexandr S. Mamonov

Inventor： Alexandr S. Mamonov

IPC: B60V1/00 ,  B60V1/04 ,  B60V1/16 ,  B62D63/06 ,  B60V3/00 ,  B63B7/00

CPC classification number: B60V1/043 ,  B60V1/16 ,  B62D63/061

Abstract: A trailer-container for a vehicle (1) which can be converted into a support base on an air cushion comprising a rigid sectionalized platform (4) equipped with a flexible inflatable air cushion skirt (5) with removable rotor-type power plants (6) and means for coupling them to the drive of the vehicle (1) mounted on the platform. The platform (4) of the trailer-container is made of rigid interconnected sections which can be folded into a compact package. The sections are connected to the flexible inflatable skirt (5). Each of the power plants (6) is made as a blower fan and a variable-pitch air screw which are mounted coaxially in a common ring housing. The platform (4) together with the skirt (5) is fitted with disengagable attachment joints for securing it to the wheelbase of the vehicle (1) so that disturbances of the platform and skirt can be damped by suspension of the vehicle when in motion. The steering gear is made as aerodynamic rudders which are installed on the platform and are fitted with flexible rods for connecting them to the steering mechanism of the vehicle (1).

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的拖车容器（1），其可以转换成气垫的支撑基座，包括刚性分段平台（4），所述刚性分段平台（4）装备有具有可移动转子式动力装置（6）的柔性可充气气垫裙（5） ）和用于将它们联接到安装在平台上的车辆（1）的驱动器的装置。 拖车容器的平台（4）由刚性互连的部分制成，可以折叠成紧凑的包装。 这些部分连接到柔性充气裙（5）。 每个发电厂（6）被制成鼓风机和同轴安装在公共环外壳中的可变螺距空气螺杆。 平台（4）与裙部（5）一起装配有可分离的附接接头，用于将其固定到车辆（1）的轴距上，使得平台和裙部的扰动可以通过在运动时悬架车辆而被阻尼。 舵机是作为空气动力方向舵制成的，它们安装在平台上并配有柔性杆，用于将它们连接到车辆（1）的转向机构。

公开(公告)号：US4905781A

公开(公告)日：1990-03-06

申请号：US277765

申请日：1988-11-30

Applicant: Ronald C. Gilbert ,  Robert R. Henvest

Inventor： Ronald C. Gilbert ,  Robert R. Henvest

IPC: B60V1/00 ,  B60V1/04 ,  B60V1/16

CPC classification number: B60V1/043 ,  B60V1/16

Abstract: A fluid-cushion-supported pallet or water skate in which the cushion-fluid is generally defined by a multi-part or segmental, flexible skirt, in which the contiguous skirt members have their downwardly and inwardly extending lateral portions flanked by tie portions extending inwardly from the lateral portion toward the space occupied by the fluid-cushion, the contiguous tie portions are secured outwardly of the inner edges to restrict the escape of the cushioning fluid, and the segmental flexible skirt prevents sideways deflection of the skirt segments caused by relative movement between the device and surface over which the device operates.

Abstract translation: 缓冲垫支撑的托盘或水滑板，其中缓冲液通常由多部分或节段的柔性裙部限定，其中相邻的裙部构件具有其向下和向内延伸的侧向部分，其侧面是向内延伸的连接部分 从外侧部分朝向由流体缓冲垫占据的空间，连续的连接部分被固定在内边缘的外侧以限制缓冲流体的逸出，并且节段柔性裙部防止由相对移动引起的裙部段的侧向偏转 在设备和设备操作所在的表面之间。

公开(公告)号：US4834011A

公开(公告)日：1989-05-30

申请号：US244582

申请日：1988-09-13

Applicant: James C. Bell

Inventor： James C. Bell

IPC: B60V1/16 ,  B60V3/06

CPC classification number: B60V1/16 ,  B60V3/06

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved stern seal construction for air cushion surted operating type marine vessels which consists of an array of inflatable, vertically oriented inverted truncated open-ended cones or fingers. These fingers are individually attached to and mounted to depend in side-by-side relation from the bottom of an inflatable bag which in turn is mounted upon and extends transversely across and below the bottom of the stern end of the vessel's hull. The fingers are arranged in side-by-side pressed together relationship, and thus assume in horizontal section generally rectangular forms. In side view sectional profile the finger and bag contours are so balanced that a minimum load at the bottom ends of the fingers will permit them to raise to allow for passages over rough objects. The front or leading panels of the fingers are stiffened somewhat toward their bottom ends, and are extended under the open bottoms of the fingers beyond their trailing panel portions. Thus, the extended portions normally close off the bottom of each finger in the manner of a flap valve, preventing water or other terrain material from entering the bottom of the finger such as would otherwise permit undesirable "scooping" thereof into the air cushion stern seal system. Furthermore, the fingers are preferably tapered in rear view at their bottom ends so as to provide for each finger an improved inflated shape stability performance when the ship is operating over a terrain surface which intermittently "falls away" from the bottoms of the fingers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于气垫支撑的操作型船舶的改进的船尾密封结构，其由可充气的，垂直取向的倒立的开放式锥形或手指的阵列组成。 这些指状物分别附接到并安装成从可膨胀袋的底部并排地关系，该可充气袋的底部又安装在横向上并横向延伸穿过船体船尾末端的底部。 手指按并排排列的关系，因此在水平剖面中大致呈矩形。 在侧视剖面轮廓中，手指和袋子的轮廓是平衡的，使得手指的底端处的最小载荷将允许它们升高以允许在粗糙物体上通过。 手指的前面板或前面板稍微朝其底端加强，并且在手指的开口底部延伸超过它们的后面板部分。 因此，延伸部分通常以折板阀的方式从每个手指的底部关闭，防止水或其他地形材料进入手指的底部，否则将不期望地“舀”到气垫船尾密封件 系统。 此外，手指优选地在后视图中在其底端处是锥形的，以便当船舶在从手指的底部间歇地“掉落”的地形表面上操作时，为每个手指提供改进的充气形状稳定性能。

公开(公告)号：US4696362A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-29

申请号：US831952

申请日：1986-02-24

Applicant: Fred W. Wilson ,  Timothy D. Smith

Inventor： Fred W. Wilson ,  Timothy D. Smith

IPC: B60V1/16

CPC classification number: B60V1/16

Abstract: An improved seal design for a Surface Effect Ship, having an inflatable ir seal member, and outer seal member composed of a pliable sheet material scrollably affixed to the hull fore and aft of the inner seal member. The seal may be retracted for hullborne operation by deflating the inner seal member and scrolling the outer seal member tight to hull. The inner seal member has transverse webbing for stability. The outer seal member is periodically scrolled foreward to expose an unworn section to the water surface thereby reducing seal failure due to wear.

Abstract translation: 具有可充气内密封构件的表面效果船的改进的密封设计，以及由可滚动地固定到内密封构件的船体前后的柔性片材构成的外密封构件。 为了进行船体操作，密封件可以通过使内部密封构件放气并将外部密封构件紧紧地卷到船体上而缩回。 内密封件​​具有用于稳定的横向织带。 外密封件周期性地向前滚动以将未磨损部分暴露于水面，从而减少由于磨损引起的密封故障。