Control of multi-hulled vessels
US10286980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2017/0072
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vessel is disclosed having a body portion that is at least partially suspended above at least one left moveable hull and at least one right moveable hull, each hull being moveable with respect to the body portion. At least one sensor is arranged to sense at least one operational parameter of the vessel. The roll attitude of the body portion is adjustable and controlled during operation in response to the at least one operational parameter to ensure that the sum of the gravitational force and the centrifugal force acting on the vessel during a turn has a line of action that is substantially perpendicular to a deck of the vessel, i.e. that the vessel executes a coordinated turn.
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