Watercraft device with hydrofoil and electric propeller system
US10597118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2005/075
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for providing a watercraft device are disclosed. The watercraft device comprises a board, a throttle coupled to a top surface of the board, a hydrofoil coupled to a bottom surface of the board, and an electric propeller system coupled to the hydrofoil. The electric propeller system powers the watercraft device using information generated from the throttle. A center of buoyancy in a non-foiling mode of the watercraft device and a center of lift in a foiling mode of the watercraft device are aligned.
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